How long is the commute from Bellmore, NY?
Workers who live in Bellmore, NY take an average of 34.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
8.6% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 8.6%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Bellmore get to work
| Means of transportation | Bellmore | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±5.5 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.6% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±4.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Bellmore, the average commute is not measurably different from Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bellmore, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Nassau County (12.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nassau County, Bellmore ranks 46 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 117 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bellmore
| Vehicles available | Bellmore | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±3.1 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% (±4.9 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±4.6 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Bellmore, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nassau County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bellmore
| Bellmore | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±4.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bellmore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nassau County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bellmore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmore | — | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Wantagh | 1.0 mi | 34.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Merrick | 1.4 mi | 38.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Seaford | 1.8 mi | 38.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| North Bellmore | 2.2 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Wantagh | 2.4 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Merrick | 2.6 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Massapequa | 2.9 mi | 37.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Freeport | 3.1 mi | 35.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merrick, NY (38.5 minutes), Seaford, NY (38.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 40 (tie) | East Massapequa | 35.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 40 (tie) | East Meadow | 35.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Woodbury (community) | 34.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | Franklin Square | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 44 | Garden City Park | 34.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 45 | Glen Head | 34.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 46 | Bellmore | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 47 | Wantagh | 34.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 | Manhasset | 33.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 49 | North Massapequa | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 50 (tie) | Hicksville | 33.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 (tie) | Levittown | 33.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 52 | Old Bethpage | 33.1 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bellmore is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Hempstead, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bellmore
How long is the average commute in Bellmore?
Workers who live in Bellmore, NY take an average of 34.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bellmore without a car?
4.7% of households in Bellmore have no vehicle, and 8.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bellmore?
18.6% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Bellmore worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellmore CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellmore CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellmore CDP, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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