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Belmont

Belknap CountyLakes RegionPopulation: 7,314

Overview

Belmont is a quiet town near Lake Winnipesaukee with rural character and affordability.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Quiet
  • Lake access
  • Rural character

Cons

  • Limited services
  • Small town
  • Fewer amenities

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.1°F
Winter Avg High
33.7°F
Annual Snowfall
57.9 in
Annual Rainfall
46.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
92 mi
~110 min drive
Manchester
42 mi
~53 min drive
Portsmouth
51 mi
~89 min drive
Concord
24 mi
~32 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$73,302
Per Capita Income
$38,502
Median Family Income
$100,452

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$235,200
Median Rent
$849/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.47%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.89%
In Labor Force
3,700

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.65%
Total with Degree
792

👥Demographics

Median Age
47.5 years
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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