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Belmont, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pleasants County County
Belmont, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Belmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $60,750 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,577. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,607. Median rent is $613/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 443/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.