At a Glance
Median Income
$62,266
$32,899 per capita
Home Value
$89,800
Zillow: $134,463
Median Rent
$684/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17.5% 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+
3.9 / 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 $62,266 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,899. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $89,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,463. Median rent is $684/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.7% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population903
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,266
Per Capita$32,899
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,800
Rent$684
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$134,463
Housing Units425
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,376 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Belmont was founded in 1871.
The median home in Belmont was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.