Living in North Bellmore, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bellmore · Census data 2020–2024
North Bellmore has 20,689 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $181,662 (111% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $659,200, the median rent is $2,554/month.
North Bellmore at a glance
- Population
- 20,689
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $181,662State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $659,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,554/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is North Bellmore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bellmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bellmore the median home value is $659,200, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,554 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,859 a month in housing costs.
North Bellmore median household income
The median household income in North Bellmore is $181,662 and the income per person is $70,950. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Bellmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,705
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.15
North Bellmore demographics
- Population
- 20,689
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 6,505
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bellmore ›
Education in North Bellmore
53.1% of adults 25 and older in North Bellmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bellmore
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
North Bellmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
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What is the median household income in North Bellmore, NY?
The median household income in North Bellmore is $181,662, 111% 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 North Bellmore?
The median home value in North Bellmore is $659,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Bellmore?
The median gross rent in North Bellmore is $2,554 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is North Bellmore, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in North Bellmore?
The median age in North Bellmore is 41.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Bellmore?
The average commute to work in North Bellmore is 36 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bellmore?
The unemployment rate in North Bellmore is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bellmore?
53.1% of adults in North 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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