At a Glance
Median Income
$229,107
$72,646 per capita
Home Value
$862,600
Zillow: $838,728
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.8%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bellerose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellerose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellerose a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellerose residents earn a median household income of $229,107 , which is 205% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,646. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellerose is $862,600 , 206% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $838,728. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bellerose reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
69.8% of adults in Bellerose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellerose has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,085
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density8,346/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$229,107
Per Capita$72,646
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$862,600
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$838,728
Housing Units355
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.8%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellerose was built in 1938.
29.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.