What are the schools like in Bellmawr, NJ?

Bellmawr is served primarily by Bellmawr Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bellmawr?

The median household income in Bellmawr, NJ is $71,935 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Bellmawr, NJ?

Bellmawr has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

Bellmawr, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bellmawr, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bellmawr's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellmawr is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,600 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellmawr, NJ?

Bellmawr has a violent crime rate of 58.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1592.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellmawr, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bellmawr is a small city of 11,677 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $71,935 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bellmawr stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bellmawr is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellmawr city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Bellmawr's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellmawr costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bellmawr, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,935	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bellmawr's violent crime rate is 58.4 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.4 /100k

Property Crime

1592.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bellmawr is served primarily by Bellmawr Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bellmawr, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bellmawr Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellmawr sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellmawr, NJ
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bellmawr, NJ	National Avg
Population	11,677	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	9.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mount Ephraim, NJ 1 mi Runnemede, NJ 1 mi Brooklawn, NJ 2 mi Haddon Heights, NJ 2 mi Westville, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Bellmawr

Bellmawr, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08031

Bellmawr vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellmawr, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bellmawr's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bellmawr roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $199,600 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellmawr, NJ?

Bellmawr's violent crime rate is 58.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1592.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellmawr?

Public schools in Bellmawr are operated by Bellmawr Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bellmawr, NJ a good place to live?

Bellmawr, NJ has a population of 11,677, a median household income of $71,935, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bellmawr?

Bellmawr averages 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bellmawr?

Bellmawr, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08031.

What is the population of Bellmawr?

The population of Bellmawr, New Jersey is 11,677 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellmawr?

Key numbers for living in Bellmawr: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $199,600, median household income $71,935, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellmawr side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.