Belmont, MA 02478 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Belmont, MA—02478

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,399,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$178,000

47.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

28.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$3,300

0.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$3,080

4.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,900

1.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,600

0.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Belmont, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Belmont, MA is $1,399,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Belmont, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,399,000	1.0%
Single Family	$1,580,000	1.3%
Condos	$750,000	1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Belmont, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Belmont, MA is $3,700, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Belmont, MA is studios: $3,260, 1-bedrooms: $3,000, 2-bedrooms: $3,130, 3-bedrooms: $3,890, 4-bedrooms: $5,400. The most common rental property sizes in Belmont, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 56.9% and 18.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,300	$3,700
Studio Rent	$3,260	$3,260
1 Bed Rent	$3,080	$3,000
2 Bed Rent	$2,900	$3,130
3 Bed Rent	$3,600	$3,890
4 Bed Rent	$5,200	$5,400

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.6%

1 Bedroom

18.2%

2 Bedrooms

56.9%

3 Bedrooms

15.0%

4 Bedrooms

6.6%

5+ Bedrooms

0.7%

Property Listings — Belmont, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Belmont, MA is 58. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,510,000	-21.0%
Listing Count	22	-7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	-7.0%
Days on Market	67	28.0%

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Demographics — Belmont, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belmont, MA has a population of 27,000, which has increased by 3.6% over the past 5 years. Belmont, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 80.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 28.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,000	3.6%
% Under 18	24.4%	-3.6%
% Seniors	18.2%	9.0%
% WFH	28.4%	205.4%
% w/ College Degree	80.1%	9.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belmont, MA is a predominantly white area, with 68.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Belmont, MA is asian, making up 20.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 25.1% of the population in Belmont, MA, and this percentage has increased by 2.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	68.4%	-7.7%
% Black	1.5%	0.0%
% Hispanic	4.7%	-6.0%
% Asian	20.4%	25.9%
% Foreign Born	25.1%	2.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Belmont, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 331 mortgage originations in Belmont, MA, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Belmont, MA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	331
% Conventional Loans	98.0%
% Government Loans	2.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Belmont, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Belmont, MA under the Section 8 program is 2.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Belmont, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	94
Total Units Section 8	94
% Rentals under Section 8	2.4%
% Occupied Section 8	93.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$360	$3,080	$2,720
2 Bedroom	$320	$2,900	$3,220
3 Bedroom	$280	$3,600	$3,880
4 Bedroom	-$930	$5,200	$4,270

Belmont, MA—02478

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belmont, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belmont, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belmont, MA

Demographics — Belmont, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belmont, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belmont, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belmont, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belmont, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.8
Median Home Price	$1,399,000
Median Household Income	$178,000

Belmont, MA—02478

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belmont, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belmont, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belmont, MA

Demographics — Belmont, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belmont, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belmont, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belmont, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belmont, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Arlington, MA

Watertown, MA

Arlington, MA

Waltham, MA

Newton, MA

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