Belmont
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Belmont is a quiet, upscale suburb west of Boston known for its top-rated schools and tree-lined streets. The town combines a small-community atmosphere with convenient access to Boston via commuter rail. Visitors will find friendly neighborhoods, local shops, and plenty of green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
623
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.40°, -71.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,120
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$6,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
559.0
Airport
BED
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.