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Belmont, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

27,175
Population
$1,159,000
Median home value (all homes)
282% above U.S. median
$1,465,324
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,527/mo
Median rent
87% above U.S. median
$183,137
Median household income
133% above U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
94.01%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 186 — 86% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing300% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost9% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates80.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Belmont Economic Development
The Belmont Economic Development Committee (BEDC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and updating the Belmont Business Strategy, in conjunction with Town staff and departments.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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