At a Glance
Median Income
$82,000
$36,974 per capita
Home Value
$203,900
Zillow: $272,672
Median Rent
$700/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
14.8% 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
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,974. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $203,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,672. Median rent is $700/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
27.6% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population996
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,158/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$36,974
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$932M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$700
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$272,672
Housing Units414
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation1,054 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Belmont was founded in 1835.
The median home in Belmont was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.