Belmont is a somewhat small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 9,507 people and two associated neighborhoods, Belmont is the 122nd largest community in Michigan.
Belmont real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Belmont house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Belmont has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Of important note, Belmont is also a town of artists. Belmont has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Belmont’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Belmont telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Belmont is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Belmont’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Being a small town, Belmont does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
Belmont is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.25% of adults in Belmont have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Belmont in 2022 was $45,283, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $181,132 for a family of four.
Belmont is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Belmont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Belmont residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Belmont include German, Dutch, English, Irish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Belmont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.