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Belle Terre, NY


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Belle Terre, New York

Belle Terre, New York, in Suffolk county, is 15 miles NE of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 50 miles E of New York, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 832.

The People and Families of Belle Terre

In Belle Terre, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Belle Terre, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most villages, Belle Terre has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle Terre had a median family income of $144,708. The typical family in Belle Terre is better off than most in New York. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Belle Terre. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Belle Terre. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Belle Terre.

Belle Terre Housing

Belle Terre has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 97% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Belle Terre, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belle Terre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBelle Terre Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBelle Terre Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBelle Terre College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBelle Terre Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBelle Terre People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBelle Terre Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Belle Terre Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Belle Terre, NY

Comparing Belle Terre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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