Bellerose Terrace, NY

Bellerose Terrace, New York

Bellerose Terrace, 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. The town is home to some 2,157 residents.

The People and Families of Bellerose Terrace

In Bellerose Terrace, about 54% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bellerose Terrace are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 34% of Bellerose Terrace is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

The people of Bellerose Terrace are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellerose Terrace had a median family income of $78,225. Fewer people in Bellerose Terrace are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Bellerose Terrace Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Bellerose Terrace was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Bellerose Terrace, 69% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Bellerose Terrace it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Bellerose Terrace, NY

Comparing Bellerose Terrace 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
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 Terrace Almanac

Bellerose Terrace Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bellerose Terrace Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bellerose Terrace, 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 Terrace Colleges

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