Bellmawr, NJ

Census place 3404750 · pop 11,737

D−48/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in NJ
📍 New Jersey ranks #43 of 50 states →
🏆 Inequality0.38 · top 14%
🚽 Prop tax2.81% · bottom 1%
Taxes
2.81% property · US 0.99%6.60% sales · US 7.00%up to 10.75% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.81%1

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.81% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.9%14

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.9% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access88.2%27

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

88.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%33

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

23.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking14.9%34

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.9% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Uninsured adults10.7%40

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

10.7% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Property crime rate1593/100k40

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1593 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Physical inactivity26.7%41

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

26.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level44 AQI44

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

44 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level91/10045

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

91/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time24 min47

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

24 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Population growth (5yr)+3.0%51

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+3.0% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Poor mental health17.1%51

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

17.1% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Homeownership64.2%51

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

64.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Median household income$76,65453

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$76,654 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Rent$1,633/mo59

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,633/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Poverty rate9.6%59

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

9.6% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Housing cost$239,40060

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$239,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Adult obesity28.5%82

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

28.5% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Violent crime rate58/100k83

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

58 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Income inequality0.3886

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Frequently asked

Is Bellmawr, NJ a good place to live?
By the numbers, Bellmawr scores 48/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is income inequality and its weakest is property-tax burden. New Jersey overall ranks #43 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Bellmawr, NJ?
Bellmawr reports 58 violent crimes per 100k and 1593 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Bellmawr, NJ expensive to live in?
Bellmawr has a median home value of $239,400 and typical rent around $1,633/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Bellmawr, NJ?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.81%) — 1/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Bellmawr, NJ best at?
Its strongest measured area is income inequality (0.38) — 86/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.