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Belmont

#8 in Best Places to Live in San Mateo County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA
  • 52 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Belmont is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 27,110. Belmont is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Belmont offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Belmont there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Belmont and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Belmont are highly rated.
    About Belmont...
    Population
    27,110

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,383,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,147
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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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
      73.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      36.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      212.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,229.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      109.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Belmont

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $135,342
    National
    $55,322
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    Belmont Reviews

    52 reviews
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    Belmont is an amazing town! It is conveniently located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, making it an easy commute to work in either direction. The public schools are top-rate, but there are also plenty of independent and religious private schools in the area if desired. People are kind and supportive of one another, and the city doesn't have the same air of pretentiousness or exclusivity that seems commonplace in some of the other Bay Area cities. Access to buses and trains is quick and convenient, plus entrances to highways 92 and 101 are also available within city limits. The town also has several beautiful and well-maintained parks and a college campus- Notre Dame de Namur, plus several small shopping centers stocked with cute restaurants and eateries. The high real estate prices that have grown to be typical of the Bay Area are unfortunate, because they surely keep Belmont an unattainable home for many individuals and families who simply can't afford it.
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    Belmont is a commuter bedroom btwn SF and SJ. Lots of green open space, hiking and biking trails, nature. Lots of close shopping at Hillsdale Mall and many supermarkets. Very convenient to Highways 92, 280 and 101. Many excellent public and private schools. Safe neighborhoods. Very quiet and little crime. Only minus, is that there is no downtown, and hilly so it is not a walking town. Also, it is a very small town. Neighbors generally keep to themselves.
    Belmont is a great place to live, whether you're just starting a family or settling into retirement. It's small suburb, located between San Francisco and San Jose, making it a convenient and fun place to live. Not to mention, it's only a 20 minute drive to the beach. As a community member of Belmont my entire life, I experienced going to the reputable public neighborhood schools, and playing local recreational sports. Belmont is a very safe and welcoming area to live in, with many parks, hiking trails, rolling hills, landscapes and cityscapes. Some people have argued that it doesn't have a "Main Street downtown" however I like the small town feeling. Belmont has the qualities that I would for look to raise a family in the future.