Apartments for rent in Bellmawr, NJ

Bellmawr, a small city in New Jersey, has a population of slightly less than 12,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Most Bellmawr residents own their homes, and 40% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $887 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Bellmawr will save around $4,600 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 28 minutes, the commute time for Bellmawr residents is quicker than the New Jersey average of about 34 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 44% of commuters, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Bellmawr has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the state average. Furthermore, 12% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Bellmawr residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The four most common are retail, entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 27% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Bellmawr workers earn an average annual income of just under $62,000, less than the New Jersey average. Bellmawr's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).