At a Glance
Median Income
$207,609
$98,669 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,261,180
Median Rent
$2,894/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Belmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $207,609 , which is 176% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,669. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,261,180. Median rent is $2,894/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,437/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
Education
68.9% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population27,505
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density5,941/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$207,609
Per Capita$98,669
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,894
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$2,261,180
Housing Units11,536
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,437/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary183/100K
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation195 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+33.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Belmont was founded in 1926.
The median home in Belmont was built in 1967.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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