Belmont, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,463 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Climate
The temperatures are slightly cooler in Belmont than the national average, with colder winters and more snow.
Geography
Belmont is northwest of Cambridge, Mass., between the Mystic and Charles Rivers.
Cultural Attractions
The town is just a few miles from Boston and is in close proximity to both Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Historical
Former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a home in Belmont.
Economy
The town is almost entirely residential.
| Population [details] | 23,463 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 61.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 889.42 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 66.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.75 °F/19.33 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 80.38 °F/62.24 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 47.08 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 18 |
| Cost of living [details] | 107.5 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (4.98 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LAURENCE G HANSCOM FIELD (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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