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Belmont

Massachusetts · 24,729 residents · 4.647 sq mi
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Belmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $629,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,729
+2%since 2000
from 24,194 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,321 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Belmont
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,197
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,295 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,866
+22%since 2000
from $42,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$629,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,558
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,141 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+27%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(21,726)
Black1.1%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(440)
Asian5.7%(1,386)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(4,950)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(20,118)
Black1.8%(443)
Hispanic / Latino3%(754)
Asian11%(2,724)
Other1.3%(322)
Diversity Score38%(9,398)
Diversity Score
38
+86%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belmont, Massachusetts?

Belmont, Massachusetts has about 24,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belmont, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Belmont, Massachusetts earns about $95,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belmont, Massachusetts expensive?

In Belmont, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $629,500, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in Belmont, Massachusetts?

About 68.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belmont, Massachusetts?

About 4.9% of people in Belmont, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belmont, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Belmont, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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