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North Bellmore, NY


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North Bellmore, New York

Introduction to North Bellmore, New York

North Bellmore, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles SW of Levittown, New York and 23 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, North Bellmore is home to some 20,079 residents.

North Bellmore History

North Bellmore was originally settled in by Englishmen in the mid-17th century. Christian Sorto purchased the area in 1655. In its early years, the area was known as Smithville. The first railroad entered the town around 1867 and the station was named Bellmore. Since the community grew towards the railroad, it was also named after the station. North Bellmore is a census designated place in Nassau County, New York.

North Bellmore and nearby Attractions

  • Jones Beach State Park
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Hicksville Gregory Museum
  • Eisenhower Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
  • Brooklyn Children's Museum

Things To Do In North Bellmore

North Bellmore offers several recreational facilities. You can visit the Adventureland Amusement Park, Jones Beach State Park, Cantiague Park, Hempstead Lake State Park and Bethpage State Park are also worth taking a look around. You can also visit the Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach, Bronx Zoo, Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary, American Airpower Museum, Fine Arts Museum of Long Island and the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve.

North Bellmore Transportation

Republic Airport is the nearest airport.

North Bellmore Higher Education

SUNY College at Old Westbury, Hofstra University and New York Institute of Technology- Old Westbury are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNorth Bellmore Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%North Bellmore Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%North Bellmore People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Bellmore, NY

Comparing North 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
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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