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Bellmore, New York

Introduction to Bellmore, New York

Bellmore, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles S of Levittown, New York and 24 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Bellmore is home to some 16,441 residents.

Bellmore History

Bellmore was originally settled in by Englishmen who visited the area by crossing the Long Island Sound from Connecticut in the mid 17th century. Christian Sorto, John Bedell and John Smith were some of the early settlers of the area. The first railroad in the area was built in 1867, and the station was named Bellmore.

Bellmore and nearby Attractions

  • Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Hicksville Gregory Museum
  • Jones Beach State Park
  • Brooklyn Children's Museum

Things To Do In Bellmore

During your stay in Bellmore, you can visit the Newbridge Road Park, Jones Beach State Park, Hempstead Lake State Park and Lido Beach Town Park. The Adventureland Amusement Park is also close to the town. You can plan a day trip to the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Brooklyn Children's Museum. The Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach is also worth visiting.

Bellmore Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Bellmore Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury, Adelphi University and the SUNY College at Old Westbury.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellmore Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bellmore Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bellmore People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bellmore Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bellmore College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bellmore, NY

Comparing Bellmore 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 Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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