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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 · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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