At a Glance
Median Income
$232,879
$87,181 per capita
Home Value
$807,100
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.8%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
7.1% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $232,879 , which is 210% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,181. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $807,100 , 186% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $799,288. Median rent is $2,853/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
76.8% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,525
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3,528/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born27.5%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$232,879
Per Capita$87,181
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
Housing
A+
Home Value$807,100
Rent$2,853
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$799,288
Housing Units3,132
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation319 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.8%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+38.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Belmont was built in 2004.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
27.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.