Living in Bellmore, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellmore · Census data 2020–2024
Bellmore has 15,954 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $161,674 (88% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $681,800, the median rent is $2,160/month.
Bellmore at a glance
- Population
- 15,954
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $161,674State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $681,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,160/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Bellmore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bellmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellmore the median home value is $681,800, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,160 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Bellmore median household income
The median household income in Bellmore is $161,674 and the income per person is $63,892. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bellmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,513
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.99
Bellmore demographics
- Population
- 15,954
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 5,320
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellmore ›
Education in Bellmore
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Bellmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Bellmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
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What is the median household income in Bellmore, NY?
The median household income in Bellmore is $161,674, 88% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bellmore?
The median home value in Bellmore is $681,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bellmore?
The median gross rent in Bellmore is $2,160 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Bellmore, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Bellmore?
The median age in Bellmore is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bellmore?
The average commute to work in Bellmore is 34 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellmore?
The unemployment rate in Bellmore is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellmore?
56.3% of adults in Bellmore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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