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Living in
Belmont.
Belmont is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Belmont
Belmont offers the appeal of a well-resourced suburban community with excellent schools and strong academic outcomes—Belmont High School regularly sends 5-10 students to Harvard annually and earned a gold medal from U.S. News & World Report. The median household income is notably high at $183,000, and the college degree rate is 80.2%, reflecting an educated, professional population.
Belmont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
26.2%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.2% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Belmont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Belmont, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24.3%), and 9.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
62.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Belmont
In Belmont, rent runs 43% above the MA average, and home values are 106% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,420,623 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Belmont
Unemployment in Middlesex County, which includes Belmont, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Belmont: Middlesex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Middlesex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Belmont is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Belmont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.3 min avg
How Belmont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Belmont, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Belmont runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
29.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
787.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Belmont Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Belmont, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Belmont is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Belmont, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Belmont is about 2% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Belmont has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
59.0"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.59" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.49" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.32" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.49" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.72" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 5.03" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.99" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 5.08" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Belmont
Belmont has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
Mclean Hospital Corporation
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Auburn Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Cambridge
Boston Medical Center-brighton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Brighton
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Childrens · 3.7 mi away · Brighton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Belmont
Belmont's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 80.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
80.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Belmont (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
9.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,601 students · in-state tuition $64,796 · 98% graduate · median earnings $121,957 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Belmont
Belmont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayPublic Libraries in Belmont
Belmont Public Library
336 Concord Ave., Belmont
Cities Near Belmont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Belmont?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Belmont FAQ
Is Belmont, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Belmont's median rent is $2,527/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $183,137/year. Median home value is $1,159,000.
Is Belmont, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Belmont's violent crime rate was 29 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 788 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Belmont, Massachusetts?⌄
Middlesex County, which includes Belmont, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Belmont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,527/month and median household income is $183,137/year. The median home value is $1,159,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Belmont, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Belmont is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from