Belmont, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Belmont, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Belmont research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Belmont over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Belmont:
The population in Belmont is 27,056.
The median home value in Belmont is $941,700.
The median income in Belmont is $151,502.
The cost of living in Belmont is 181 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Belmont is $2,215.
The unemployment rate in Belmont is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Belmont is 4.9%.
Table Of Contents
Belmont SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
5
Belmont, MA Crime Report
197
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
741.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-68.08%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belmont / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 197 | 741.8 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 56.5 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.8 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 52.7 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 182 | 685.3 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 46 | 173.2 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 126 | 474.5 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 37.7 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
Belmont, MA Cost Of Living
181
Belmont's Overall Cost Of Living
Belmont's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Belmont | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 324 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 123 | 100 | |
Rankings for Belmont in Massachusetts
Map Of Belmont, MA
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Population over time in Belmont
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,158 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 26,043 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 25,965 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 25,555 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 25,337 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 25,173 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 24,943 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 24,759 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 24,548 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 24,356 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belmont
| Race | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 18.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Belmont
| Gender | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belmont for adults over 25
| Education | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belmont, Massachusetts
| Income | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.0% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.5% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
