At a Glance
Median Income
$51,086
$31,067 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $446,816
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $51,086 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,067. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,816. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 47.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,257
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,086
Per Capita$31,067
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$1,413
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$446,816
Housing Units546
Rent Burden47.0%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property1,755/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary233/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation601 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Belmont was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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