Cost of Living in North Bellmore, NY

Population 20,776 · New York · Data vintage 2023

204
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in North Bellmore run well above the national baseline, with a median of $637,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $183,250 place the city among the better-paid New York metros.

Located 20 miles east of New York, North Bellmore falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than New York's $752,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 209
Rent 196

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Bellmore

The median home value in North Bellmore is $636,800 — 109% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,573/month, 96% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $183,250/year is 146% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, North Bellmore has a cost of living index of 204 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 104% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$636,800
109% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$781,520
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,573/mo
96% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 90.8%
Renter-occupied 9.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,573
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,187/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
40.9 min
51% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.6%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
10.8%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
16.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$183,250
146% above avg
Per Capita Income
$70,326
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.6%
Graduate degree 21.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.5
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.9°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838275645344
Low °F 252633425161686760483831
Precip" 2.692.033.463.613.183.453.053.253.663.372.933.60

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Bellmore, NY?

North Bellmore has a cost index of 204 (100 = national average). It is 104% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Bellmore, NY?

The median gross rent in North Bellmore is $2,573 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Bellmore?

The median home value in North Bellmore is $636,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Bellmore?

The median household income in North Bellmore is $183,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Bellmore, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Bellmore is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is North Bellmore, NY affordable?

North Bellmore is above average in cost of living, with an index of 204 — about 104% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Bellmore?

North Bellmore has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Bellmore at a Glance

Population
20,776
Median Income
$183,250
Home Value
$636,800
Median Rent
$2,573/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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