Living in Belmont, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belmont · Census data 2020–2024
Belmont has 7,392 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $69,063 (30% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $316,300, the median rent is $996/month.
Belmont at a glance
- Population
- 7,392
- Median age
- 47.2State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $69,063State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $316,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Belmont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
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 $316,300, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,154 a month in housing costs.
Belmont median household income
The median household income in Belmont is $69,063 and the income per person is $40,665. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Belmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,676
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.37
Belmont demographics
- Population
- 7,392
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 3,110
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belmont ›
Education in Belmont
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Belmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belmont
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Belmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 7,392 | $69,063 | $316,300 | $996 |
| Tilton | 4,063 | $66,667 | $216,700 | $948 |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $250,000 | $998 |
| Gilford | 7,830 | $116,635 | $456,500 | $1,150 |
| Northfield | 4,971 | $92,917 | $288,500 | $1,076 |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | $117,088 | $363,700 | $1,125 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
| Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $340,300 | $1,224 |
| Canterbury | 2,353 | $129,333 | $443,700 | $2,136 |
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What is the median household income in Belmont, NH?
The median household income in Belmont is $69,063, 30% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $316,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Belmont?
The median gross rent in Belmont is $996 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Belmont, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Belmont?
The median age in Belmont is 47.2 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Belmont?
The average commute to work in Belmont is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belmont?
The unemployment rate in Belmont is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belmont?
19.1% 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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