Belmont, Massachusetts
Belmont, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles NE of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 6 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 24,194 people lived in Belmont.
The People and Families of Belmont
In Belmont, about 57% of adults are married.
In Belmont, females are somewhat more common than males.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Belmont had a median family income of $95,057. Many people in Belmont make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Belmont.)
Political Inclinations
Belmont residents donated more money ($277,220) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.
Crime and Safety
A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Belmont.
Belmont Housing
An estimated 61% of living spaces in Belmont are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Belmont as a sign of wealth and desirability.
Commuting
In Belmont, 80% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 24,194 | $95,057 |
| Arlington | 42,389 | $78,741 |
| Cambridge | 101,355 | $59,423 |
| Lexington | 30,355 | $111,899 |
| Medford | 55,765 | $62,409 |
| Waltham | 59,226 | $64,595 |
| Watertown | 32,986 | $67,441 |
High Points
Belmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Profile of Belmont, MA
Comparing Belmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | |  |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | |  |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
