Bellport is a very small coastal village (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 2,195 people and three associated neighborhoods, Bellport is the 561st largest community in New York.
Bellport home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Bellport real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Bellport is also a village of artists. Bellport has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Bellport’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Bellport telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.24% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Bellport is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Bellport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
Even though Bellport is a smaller village, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Bellport. 68.82% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Bellport in 2022 was $98,253, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $393,012 for a family of four.
Bellport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Bellport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bellport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bellport include Irish, German, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Bellport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Urdu and Spanish.