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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Hazel Carter

Is Belmont worth moving to in 2026?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 27,009, Belmont is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Marilyn R.

Is public transit usable in Belmont?

Hey everyone, The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Hazel Carter

Best restaurants in Belmont?

Hey folks, I work in marketing and Household incomes average around $178,188 in Belmont. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,009 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots?

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Bruce G.

Job market in Belmont for tech?

First post here. I've been here for 18 years and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Gabriella Sanders

Starting a business in Belmont?

Random thought, Median household income is $178,188, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,108,800, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $178,188 in Belmont. Crime rate is something to consider -Belmont sits at 22.8 per 100K. The food scene...

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Marilyn R.

Best neighborhoods in Belmont

Curious what people think. Median household income is $178,188, which feels pretty solid for the area.

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Gabriella Sanders

Rent in Belmont getting crazy

OK so I'm a 30-year-old physical therapist and With a population of 27,009, Belmont is a smaller city. Median household income is $178,188, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would ...

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Nolan W.

Is Belmont walkable?

Hey, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 27,009 people. Household incomes average around $178,188 in Belmont. The median home value here is around $1,108,800, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Gabriella Sanders

Remote worker thinking about Belmont

Hello, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,108,800 on average. The median home value here is around $1,108,800, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Bruce G.

Best companies to work for in Belmont?

Curious what people think. I work in education and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,009 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,387 for rent here. Rent is about $2,387/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. P...

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Greyson Castillo

What's it really like living in Belmont?

Anyone else feel this way? Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Genesis Kim

Weekend activities in Belmont?

Household incomes average around $178,188 in Belmont. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Hunter Ortiz

Moving from Baltimore to Belmont next month

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Bruce G.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Belmont?

Hey, I've been here for 16 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Belmont sits at 22.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely fr...

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Hunter Ortiz

Weekend activities in Belmont?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 27,009 people. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers.

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Greyson James

Belmont is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Household incomes average around $178,188 in Belmont. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit ...

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