At a Glance
Median Income
$178,188
$92,602 per capita
Home Value
$1,108,800
Zillow: $1,409,985
Median Rent
$2,387/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 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+
3.5 / 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 $178,188 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,602. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $1,108,800 , 293% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,409,985. Median rent is $2,387/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 680/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.2% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(138% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population27,009
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density5,808/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,188
Per Capita$92,602
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$1,108,800
Rent$2,387
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$1,409,985
Housing Units10,851
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property680/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary289/100K
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+51.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Belmont was built in 1938.
11.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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