At a Glance
Median Income
$86,442
$53,621 per capita
Home Value
$349,700
Zillow: $431,349
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
2,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
13.0% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $86,442 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,621. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $349,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,349. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,871/100K.
Education
45.7% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,140
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,442
Per Capita$53,621
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A
Home Value$349,700
Rent$1,274
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$431,349
Housing Units6,332
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property2,871/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation700 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Belmont was founded in 1895.
The median home in Belmont was built in 1996.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.