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Belmont
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Belmont

#10 in Best Suburbs to Live in Massachusetts
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Belmont is a suburb of Boston with a population of 27,056. Belmont is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Belmont offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Belmont there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Belmont and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Belmont are highly rated.
    About Belmont...
    Population
    27,056
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $941,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,215
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      38.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      3.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      217.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      419.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      19.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      51%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Belmont

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $151,502
    National
    $69,021
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