© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Bellmawr.
About
Life in Bellmawr
Bellmawr is a community of 11,678 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $76,654, median rent runs about $1,257 per month, and median home values are around $239,400. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Bellmawr at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bellmawr: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellmawr, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.5%), and 8.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellmawr
In Bellmawr, rent runs 27% below the NJ average, and home values are 47% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,735
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $315,288 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Bellmawr
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Bellmawr, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Bellmawr: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bellmawr is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bellmawr Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Bellmawr residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellmawr, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bellmawr runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
67.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,499.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bellmawr Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Camden County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Camden County, which includes Bellmawr, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Coastal Flood | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 17 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Camden County, county-wide
Bellmawr is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Camden County, which includes Bellmawr, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Camden County, county-wide
Bellmawr is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellmawr has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.38" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.29" |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.40" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellmawr
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellmawr's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Camden
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Stratford
Cooper University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Camden
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellmawr
Bellmawr's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bellmawr (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 15,841 students · in-state tuition $17,428 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,776 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
7.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,636 students · in-state tuition $4,560 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellmawr
Bellmawr has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
20 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
25 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bellmawr
Bellmawr Branch Library
35 E. Browning Road, Bellmawr
Cities Near Bellmawr
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bellmawr?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bellmawr FAQ
Is Bellmawr, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Bellmawr's median rent is $1,257/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,654/year. Median home value is $239,400.
Is Bellmawr, New Jersey safe?⌄
Bellmawr's violent crime rate was 67 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1500 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellmawr, New Jersey?⌄
Camden County, which includes Bellmawr, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellmawr, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Bellmawr is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,257/month and median household income is $76,654/year. The median home value is $239,400. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellmawr, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Bellmawr is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from