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Population Review

Belmont, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Belmont, Massachusetts is 27,009 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $178,188, the median home value is $1,108,800, and the median age is 42.4.

27,009

Population

5812

People / sq mi

$178,188

Median Income

$1,108,800

Median Home Value

Belmont covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 5812 people per square mile.

About Belmont, MA

Belmont is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 27,009. It ranks #61 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 42.4, older than the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Belmont is $178,188, above the US median of $74,580. 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,108,800, with monthly rent averaging $2,387. The homeownership rate of 64.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Belmont reflects 80.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 28.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White69.6%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$178,188

Median Household Income

$92,602

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,108,800

Median Home Value

$2,387

Median Rent

64.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

80.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.1%

Drive Alone

48.9%

Public Transit

28.4%

Work From Home

29.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.3%

Foreign Born

69.5%

Non-English at Home

2.4%

Veterans

7.9%

With Disability

98.2%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate27.1%
Manufacturing10.8%
Information7.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.0%
Public Administration3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.9%
Construction2.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.2%
Retail Trade1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont, Massachusetts has a population of 27,009 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Belmont, Massachusetts is $178,188, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Belmont, Massachusetts is $1,108,800, with median monthly rent at $2,387 and a homeownership rate of 64.2%.

The median age in Belmont, Massachusetts is 42.4 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.