About Belmont, MA

Belmont is a charming town about 15 miles to the northwest of Boston. It was first settled by the English in 1640. It began to grow and develop when. The beautiful Town Hall, seen to the right, is a centerpiece of civic and political activity in the town's center, as well as an architectural delight.

Redtop, a charming home perched atop a hill on Somerset Street, was once the home of William Dean Howells. It is now a National Historic Landmark. Belmont is now famous for more than just beautiful architecture and nature. The town gained international notoriety when the Crown Princess of Japan married a native son of Belmont.

Housing in Belmont, MA

Home prices range from estates in the millions to the $250K range. The 2000 census recorded a population of 24,194 living in Belmont, with 9,980 housing units and a moderate housing density.

Schools in Belmont, MA

Belmont High School enjoys an outstanding record of college placements.

Employment in Belmont, MA

With Cambridge immediately to its East and easy proximity to Boston and the 128 High Tech corridor, employment opportunities at every level abound in Belmont. The median income per household was $80,295 in 2000.

   Town Hall, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA
Town Hall, Belmont, Massachusetts, USA. Architects were Henry Walker Hartwell and William Cummings Richardson. Copyright, Daderot, April 7, 2007. GNU Free Documentation license.

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