salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way. Most homes (91.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $134,960 a year. That is $65 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 304 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bellmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 68.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bellmore
| Size | Bellmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $611 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,646 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,115 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bellmore overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bellmore, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bellmore
Life in Bellmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bellmore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,357 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $681,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellmore, NY?
Renting in Bellmore costs a median of about $3,374 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Bellmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $134,960 a year, or $65 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellmore cheap or expensive?
Bellmore is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $174,365. It ranks 304th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bellmore?
The median homeowner in Bellmore pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Bellmore more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bellmore?
The median home value in Bellmore is $681,800, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
15,954 people live in Bellmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.