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Bellport, NY


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Bellport, New York

Bellport, New York, in Suffolk county, is 16 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 54 miles E of New York, New York. The village is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,363 people people live in Bellport.

The People and Families of Bellport

In Bellport, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellport had a median family income of $80,850. Not many of the people of Bellport are below middle class. The village does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in Bellport tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the village is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,500) in Bellport than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Bellport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bellport, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village.

Commuting

In Bellport, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellport Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellport Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellport Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBellport People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBellport Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBellport Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bellport College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bellport, NY

Comparing Bellport 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
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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