North Bellmore, New York
North Bellmore is a community of 20,689 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit North Bellmore
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bellmore Movies, Hofstra University, Wantagh Railroad Complex and Samuel and Elbert Jackson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in North Bellmore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Bellmore
North Bellmore is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Bellmore had a population of 20,583.
From the Wikipedia article North Bellmore, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hofstra University
School · 3.6 mi
University in Nassau County, New York
Museums and landmarks11
Wantagh Railroad Complex
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Railway station in Wantagh, the United States of America
sunrise-sunset
Samuel and Elbert Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Wantagh, New York, NRHP-listed
1542 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Jerusalem District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Government building in Freeport, New York
Hofstra University Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Museum in Hempstead, New York
Wantagh Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
1700 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Apr 15-Nov 15 Su 12:00-14:00
John Jackson II House
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
1419 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Cedar Creek Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Seaford, Nassau County, New York, United States
Forest City Community Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Park in the Forest City section of North Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, United States
Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Senator Speno Memorial Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park and memorial in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, United States
Wantagh Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Public park in Nassau County, New York, US
Twin Lakes Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
Former area of Wantagh State Park minus Mill Pond Park. Official name of the entire area is unknown.
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Lunchbox Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi
310;308 Bedford Avenue;Bedford Ave;Bedford Avenue North, Bellmore
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Matteo's
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
416 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-21:00
International Delight
Cafe · 1.4 mi
322 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-00:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Mediterranean Diner
Cafe · Burger, Regional · 1.5 mi
195 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Picante's
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
505 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North, Bellmore
15 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship23
Bellmore Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.2 mi
2740 Martin Avenue, Bellmore
Bellmore United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
2640 Royle Street, Bellmore
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
1 Van Roo Avenue, Merrick
Saint Raphael's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
640 Newbridge Road, East Meadow
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 4.2 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare1
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
229 Bedford Ave; Bedford Avenue North
Map of North Bellmore
165 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 69°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wantagh Cedar Creek (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bellmore 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- East Meadow 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Levittown 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Merrick 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Freeport 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- North Massapequa 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Massapequa 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Hempstead 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Baldwin 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Massapequa Park 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Wantagh Station, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Elbert Jackson House - Wantagh NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerusalem District Number 5 Schoolhouse; Levittown, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eisenhower Park Main Entrance, sullynyflhi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Joachim's Church, Manhattan, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Hofstra University, Student Center, Paul Berendsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve from Merrick Bay, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY-SP Ford CVPI on Traffic Stop, dwightsghost, CC BY 2.0
- 1987 Mid Bus Superior, Superspiderbus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wantagh Senior High School, National Blue Ribbon Schools, Public domain
- After Irene (6096713675), Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Panic buying gas in Merrick, Long Island (8148251313), Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Panic buying gas in Merrick, Long Island (8148284116), Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- After Irene (6090011628), Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Jamaica Club car 20211012, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Jackson homestead Historical Marker 20211019 161439898, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Original Wantagh post office shack 20211012 175118616, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jamaica Club car 20211012 175044636, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Club Car 2000 20211012 175025362, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wantagh Railroad Station & Original Post Office Museum Complex, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wantagh post office shack 20211012 175012094, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Original Post office shack 20211012 175120660 (1), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lily next to our driveway (42047320452), Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- East Meadow Farm Vegetable plots, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Flowers and Irrigation, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Pumpkins, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Tractor, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Flowers, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farms Bridge, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farms main building, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Childrens Educational Gardens, Bonnachoven, CC0
- East Meadow Farm Table, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Jerusalem, Hempstead, NY 20211008 165827770.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historical marker 20211008 165833820.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.