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Bellerose, NY


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Bellerose, New York

Bellerose, New York, in Queens county, is 5 miles W of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 13 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the New York metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,173 people in Bellerose.

The People and Families of Bellerose

In Bellerose, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Bellerose are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellerose had a median family income of $110,404. Bellerose has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Bellerose living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Bellerose, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Bellerose. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bellerose Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in Bellerose is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in Bellerose, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Bellerose, 60% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Bellerose is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBellerose Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBellerose People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBellerose Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellerose Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBellerose College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBellerose Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBellerose Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bellerose Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bellerose Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bellerose, NY

Comparing Bellerose 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents14
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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