Living in Belmont, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belmont · Census data 2020–2024
Belmont has 27,337 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $205,297 (107% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,875/month.
Belmont at a glance
- Population
- 27,337
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $205,297State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,875/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Belmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 107% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belmont the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,875 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Belmont median household income
The median household income in Belmont is $205,297 and the income per person is $101,385. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Belmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,346
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.53
Belmont demographics
- Population
- 27,337
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 10,500
- Foreign-born
- 30.7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belmont ›
Education in Belmont
69.7% of adults 25 and older in Belmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 34.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belmont
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Belmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 27,337 | $205,297 | $2,000,001 | $2,875 |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | $237,470 | $2,000,001 | $2,854 |
| Baywood Park | 1,580 | $217,206 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Highlands | 2,450 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Mateo | 103,105 | $153,504 | $1,618,700 | $3,077 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,235 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Foster City | 32,792 | $199,143 | $1,838,200 | $3,501 |
| Redwood City | 82,447 | $157,814 | $1,801,700 | $2,968 |
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Belmont, CA?
The median household income in Belmont is $205,297, 107% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Belmont?
The median home value in Belmont is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Belmont?
The median gross rent in Belmont is $2,875 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Belmont, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 107% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Belmont?
The median age in Belmont is 39.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Belmont?
The average commute to work in Belmont is 29 minutes; 33.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belmont?
The unemployment rate in Belmont is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belmont?
69.7% of adults in Belmont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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