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Belmont

26 min to Boston
"So safe they call it "Town of Homes" not "Town of Homes with Alarms""
Median Price
$1,369,000
$600/sqft
School Rating
9/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.7%
per year
Commute
26 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Belmont typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Quiet, safe, and everyone knows their neighbors

What It's Really Like

Quiet residential town with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong community bonds

Best For

  • ✓Safety-conscious families
  • ✓School quality
  • ✓Quiet suburban life
  • ✓Community involvement

Avoid If

  • ✗You want excitement
  • ✗You're under 35
  • ✗You like spontaneity

🌟Highlights

🔐Lowest crime rate in metro Boston
🏫Excellent public schools
🚇Red Line access (Waverly)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Strong community bonds

Insider Tips

  • 💡Cushing Square area is walkable
  • 💡Property taxes lower than you'd expect
  • 💡Zero nightlife but that's the point

Demographics

Population
26,757
Median Age
41.6
Median Income
$225,652
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