Belmont SnackAbility
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Crime in Belmont summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belmont. Key points include:
There were 206 total crimes in Belmont in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmont is 755.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmont is 51.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmont is 703.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belmont is -64.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Belmont Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belmont / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 206 | 755.1 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 51.3 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.3 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 14.7 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 192 | 703.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 42 | 154.0 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 139 | 509.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 40.3 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Belmont summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belmont. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belmont is 203 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belmont is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Belmont is $1,458,986.
The median income in Belmont is $183,137.
Belmont's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belmont Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belmont | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 416 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belmont, MA Weather
The average high in Belmont is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Belmont |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belmont Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belmont
The current population in Belmont is 27,175. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,175 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 27,009 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 26,997 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 27,056 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 26,158 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 26,113 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 26,043 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 25,965 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 25,555 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 25,337 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 25,173 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 24,943 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 24,759 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 24,548 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 24,356 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belmont
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Belmont is:
68.8% White with 18,709 White residents.
1.6% African American with 424 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
19.5% Asian with 5,294 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 167 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 1,230 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 1,345 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.5% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belmont
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Belmont is 51.8% female with 14,072 female residents.
Belmont is 48.2% male with 13,103 male residents.
| Gender | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belmont for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Belmont completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Belmont completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Belmont completed high school / ged.
5.0% of adults in Belmont completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Belmont completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Belmont completed bachelor's degree.
28.0% of adults in Belmont completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Belmont completed professional degree.
16.0% of adults in Belmont completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belmont, Massachusetts
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2.4% of households in Belmont earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Belmont earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Belmont earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Belmont earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.4% of households in Belmont earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Belmont earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.3% of households in Belmont earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Belmont earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.4% of households in Belmont earn $150,000 to $199,999.
47.1% of households in Belmont earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belmont | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.3% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 47.1% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
