Bellerose, NY

Bellerose, New York

Bellerose, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles W of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 13 miles E of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,173 people in the village.

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Bellerose, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Bellerose Almanac

Bellerose Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellerose Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bellerose, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bellerose Colleges

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