At a Glance
Median Income
$159,158
$66,539 per capita
Home Value
$661,700
Zillow: $802,019
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bellmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellmore 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
Bellmore residents earn a median household income of $159,158 , which is 112% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,539. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% 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 Bellmore is $661,700 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $802,019. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Bellmore reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
56.8% of adults in Bellmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellmore has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,652
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density6,632/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,158
Per Capita$66,539
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$661,700
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$802,019
Housing Units5,420
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellmore was built in 1956.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% 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.
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