North Bellmore, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Bellmore, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,689 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7895.9 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,505 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Bellmore grew by 4.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,689 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Bellmore is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.1% of residents. That is 3.3 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,804 18.4% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,179 20.2% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,978 24.1% +3.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,611 17.5% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in North Bellmore and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% New York 51.3%
- Men 51.3% New York 48.7%
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Economy
North Bellmore has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $177,982 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.55% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Bellmore is about 106% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,554 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.3% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Bellmore is about 14.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,554 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Bellmore spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.5 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,423 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,373 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,725 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Bellmore is about the same as in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Bellmore has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.15 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
North Bellmore has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | North Bellmore | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.9% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
North Bellmore, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Bellmore, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bellmore, NY | 20,689 | $177,982 #1/2 | $450,000 #2/2 | 28.7 min #2/2 |
| East Meadow, NY | 39,652 | $134,334 | $639,423 | 28.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Bellmore, New York.
What is the population of North Bellmore, New York?
About 20,689 people live in North Bellmore, New York, in 6,505 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 41.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is North Bellmore, New York mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, North Bellmore, New York has 7,896 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 91 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in North Bellmore, New York?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($450,000 against $177,982), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,554 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in North Bellmore, New York?
Unemployment in North Bellmore, New York is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in North Bellmore, New York have a college degree?
48.5% of adults in North Bellmore, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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