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Belmont

#1 in Best Places to Live in Gaston County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Charlotte, NC
  • 32 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B-
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Belmont is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 11,373. Belmont is in Gaston County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Belmont offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Belmont there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Belmont and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Belmont are highly rated.
About Belmont...
Population
11,373

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$180,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$892
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    36%
  • Own
    64%
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Belmont Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    303.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    19
    40.7
  • Robbery
    82.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    349.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    5,284.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    193
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

Working in Belmont

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$62,201
National
$55,322
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Belmont Reviews

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Belmont, NC is one of those hidden gems right outside of Charlotte, NC. 10 years ago there was very little there, but in the last couple of years, Belmont has become one of the those cool little towns with only a 15 mile commute to center city Charlotte. Main street is full of local restaurants and boutiques and the night life is thriving.

Schools are great, cost of living is about par with the greater Charlotte area and it is a very family friendly community with several parks and greenways to enjoy.
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Belmont is a cute little town. Family-friendly, shops, and more! Parks are clean and pet-friendly, too.
It’s a great place for families with a bustling but walkable downtown, very good public schools and multiple parks and green areas.

But the town lacks diversity and aside from the retail and restaurant businesses in town, there aren’t a lot of jobs in town itself. Most folks are commuting to Charlotte or Charlotte suburbs for work.