Bellport, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Bellport is a small town in New York with a population of 1,876. Residents earn $147,188 per year, which is 96% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,876 Population 1,294/sq mi density
$147,188 Median Income $98,253 per capita
$699,800 Home Value $597,074 Zillow
$2,313 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,188 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$699,800 home value, $2,313/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,188
96% higher than US avg
Home Value $699,800
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.8%
104% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,313
99% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.4%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Bellport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,876
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density1,294/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,188
Per Capita$98,253
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$139,014M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$699,800
Rent$2,313
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$597,074

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation19 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.8%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Libraries65

Is Bellport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bellport receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bellport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bellport is $147,188, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Bellport among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bellport is $699,800, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,313 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Bellport is a highly educated community — 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bellport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bellport has a population of 1,876 with a density of 1,294 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 3.1% Black.

Population

1,876
Total Population
1,294
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bellport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bellport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bellport is $147,188, which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bellport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,188
96% above US avg
Per Capita Income$98,253
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
IRS Avg AGI$113,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,343
County GDP$139,014M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,024
Healthcare5,146
Retail6,106
Manufacturing1,670

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Work from Home20.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bellport is $699,800, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,313 (99% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $597,074.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$699,800
148% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$597,074

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,313
99% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Rate1.81%
In Bellport, 26.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.4% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bellport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.4%
18% below US avg
Diabetes6.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression17.4%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Checkup Rate80.1%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,146

Crime Rates: Bellport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Safety Score

Bellport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,294/sq mi
Coordinates40.7510°N, 72.9413°W
County FIPS36103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 68.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.8%
104% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,294/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries65
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Restaurants4,024
Retail Stores6,106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Work from Home20.2%

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