Belmont is 'The Town of Homes,' a primarily residential western suburb of Boston, settled in 1636 and incorporated in 1859 from land taken from Watertown, Waltham and Arlington. The mansion-filled Belmont Hill neighborhood, three commercial centers (Belmont Center, Cushing Square, Waverley Square), and two Fitchburg Line stations give it an established, commuter-friendly feel (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
The median listing price in Belmont is $1,585,000.
Top places in Belmont
Belmont Center and Leonard Street.
Waverley Square.
Cushing Square.
Rock Meadow conservation land.
Beaver Brook Reservation.
Clay Pit Pond.
Commuting from Belmont
MBTA Fitchburg Line at Belmont Center and Waverley stations to North Station (roughly 20-25 minutes).
MBTA bus and trackless trolley lines; about 6 miles west of Boston, drive roughly 15-25 minutes off-peak via Route 2.
Route 2 borders the town to the north with five signed exits; I-95/Route 128 is minutes west.
Schools in Belmont
Public schools: Belmont Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Belmont FAQs
What is the housing market like in Belmont, MA? The median listing price in Belmont is $1,585,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Belmont, MA? MBTA Fitchburg Line at Belmont Center and Waverley stations to North Station (roughly 20-25 minutes).
Which school district serves Belmont, MA? Belmont is served by Belmont Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
