The Town FilesBellmore, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 16,297 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $681,800
- Household income
- $161,674
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.3
Bellmore is a community of 16,297 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $681,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 98% of New York towns, more walkable than 97% of New York towns, better for families than 96% of New York towns.
How Bellmore ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bellmore is worth $681,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $161,674, which is more affordable than 21% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,160 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bellmore | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $681,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,160 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $161,674 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Bellmore
| People | Bellmore | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Bellmore
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellmore since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Bellmore itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Bellmore
7 public schools with 4,619 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON C MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,191 | 11.0 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,071 | 10.9 |
| GRAND AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 897 | 12.0 |
| REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-2 | 555 | 20.6 |
| MARTIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 324 | 12.0 |
| SHORE ROAD SCHOOL | 5-6 | 292 | 13.3 |
| WINTHROP AVENUE SCHOOL | 3-4 | 289 | 12.0 |
Towns near Bellmore
- Wantagh, NY1.0 mi · 18,613 people · home $706,600
- Merrick, NY1.4 mi · 22,040 people · home $771,900
- Seaford, NY1.8 mi · 15,251 people · home $658,300
- North Bellmore, NY2.2 mi · 20,583 people · home $659,200
- North Wantagh, NY2.4 mi · 11,931 people · home $624,400
- North Merrick, NY2.6 mi · 12,238 people · home $675,800
- Massapequa, NY2.9 mi · 21,355 people · home $693,200
- Freeport, NY3.1 mi · 44,472 people · home $505,900
Bellmore questions
Is Bellmore, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bellmore scores better for retirees than 14% of New York towns and quieter than 8%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Bellmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Bellmore is valued at $681,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $161,674, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Bellmore?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 25.5 inches of snow.
Does Bellmore get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bellmore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)