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Belmont
  • Suburb of San Francisco, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Belmont is a suburb of San Francisco with a population of 28,109. 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.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,682,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,678
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Belmont Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    125.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    40.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    25.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    195.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,237.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    125.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Belmont

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$178,125
National
$69,021

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