Belmont, Massachusetts

Belmont: town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

About

Belmont is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,729 and a population density of 5,261 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,873 inhabitants.

The town was created 390 years ago in 1635.

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Location of Belmont on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Belmont

Population 25,873 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Middlesex County
Postal code 02478
Area 4.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.3959,-71.1787
Altitude 43 feet / 13 meters
Establishment January 01, 1636 (390 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 21:05:21 (18th April 2026)
Density 5,505 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.42% (2010-2020)
Weather 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Looking north on Leonard Street  Belmont Center MA image
Looking north on Leonard Street Belmont Center MA image

Geography

Belmont is located at 42°23'45"N 71°10'43"W (42.3959300, -71.1786700).

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Weather

62°F
Mostly Cloudy
7 mph NE Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

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Official website of Belmont

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Demographics

The population of Belmont increased by 4.42% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 24,729 - census
2011 24,937 0.83% estimation process
2012 25,230 1.16% estimation process
2013 25,405 0.69% estimation process
2014 25,553 0.58% estimation process
2015 25,608 0.21% estimation process
2016 26,299 2.63% estimation process
2017 26,315 0.06% estimation process
2018 26,223 -0.35% estimation process
2019 26,116 -0.41% estimation process
2020 25,873 -0.94% estimation process
Belmont zip code is 02478. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017
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Best Things to Do in Belmont

1Beaver Brook Reservation

Rating: 4.6 (503)

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2Beaver Brook - Spray Deck & Playground

Rating: 4.7 (467)

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3Joey's Park

Rating: 4.8 (317)

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4Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Rating: 4.7 (285)

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Phone: +16174895050 | Website available

5Rock Meadow Conservation Area

Rating: 4.7 (194)

248 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478, United States View details

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People born in Belmont (57)

People born in Belmont, including Comparative religions scholar Whitall Perry, actor Addison Powell, freestyle skier Emily Cook, .

More notable people

  • Maxie Long (American sprinter) he was born in 16/10/1878
  • Jean Rogers (actress (1916-1991)) she was born in 25/03/1916
  • Thomas Vose Daily (Roman Catholic bishop) he was born in 23/09/1927
  • Sebastian Junger (American author, journalist and documentarian) he was born in 17/01/1962
  • Patrick Rissmiller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 26/10/1978
  • Phil Wilson (American jazz musician) he was born in 19/01/1937
  • David Wheeler (stage director (1925-2012)) he was born in 01/01/1925
  • Alana Semuels (American journalist) she was born in 01/01/1901
  • Amos Taylor (American lawyer) he was born in 22/02/1877
  • Blair Fairchild (American composer and diplomat) he was born in 23/06/1877
  • Bob McManama (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/10/1951
  • Brian Deese (American business executive and government official) he was born in 17/02/1978
  • Bruce Mather (American ice hockey player) he was born in 25/07/1926
  • Chandler Robbins (American ornithologist and natural history writer) he was born in 17/07/1918
  • Crazy Legs Conti (American competitive eater) he was born in 01/01/1974
  • Fitzroy Carrington (English-born American editor who became known as a leading authority on prints, particularly those of the 15th and 16th centuries) he was born in 01/01/1869
  • Frannie Lindsay (American poet) she was born in 03/02/1949
  • Guy Carbone (Perennial candidate and former Metropolitan District Commissioner)

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Belmont, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
164739 Bentley University Waltham (MA) 02452-4705

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Belmont, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Belmont.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Belmon Post Office Belmont (MA) 02478

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Other cities in Middlesex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cambridge 119,192 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Lowell 110,904 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Framingham 73,892 Town in Massachusetts
Framingham Center 65,413 A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Waltham 62,069 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Medford 60,847 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Malden 59,922 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Everett 46,107 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington 45,169 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Billerica 43,021 Town in Massachusetts
Woburn 40,135 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Marlborough 39,290 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Watertown 36,125 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Natick 35,766 Town in Massachusetts

Distance to Other Cities

Belmont distances to largest Massachusetts cities