The Town FilesBelmont, New Hampshire
Town in Belknap County · population 7,314 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,300
- Household income
- $69,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 47.2
Belmont is a town of 7,314 people in Belknap County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $316,300, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks easier by car than 95% of New Hampshire towns.
How Belmont ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belmont is worth $316,300, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $69,063, which is more affordable than 18% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $996 a month. 82.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belmont | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,300 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $996 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $69,063 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.1% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.6% | — |
Who lives in Belmont
| People | Belmont | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 92.5% |
Weather in Belmont
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 11.7°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.9 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belmont since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 3, 1972 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 12, 1970.
Severe weather in Belknap County since 1996
Belknap County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Belknap County
Belknap County had 25,854 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,999 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Belmont itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Belmont
3 public schools with 1,024 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | 9-12 | 364 | 11.4 |
| Belmont Elementary School | PK-4 | 331 | 10.0 |
| Belmont Middle School | 5-8 | 329 | 9.4 |
Towns near Belmont
- Tilton, NH4.7 mi · 3,962 people · home $216,700
- Tilton Northfield, NH5.9 mi · 3,324 people · home $250,000
- Gilford, NH6.2 mi · 7,699 people · home $456,500
- Northfield, NH6.2 mi · 4,872 people · home $288,500
- Gilmanton, NH6.5 mi · 3,945 people · home $363,700
- Sanbornton, NH6.9 mi · 3,026 people · home $452,300
- Laconia, NH7.1 mi · 16,871 people · home $340,300
- Franklin, NH9.5 mi · 8,741 people · home $262,200
Belmont questions
Is Belmont, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belmont scores better for retirees than 12% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 37%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in Belmont?
The median owner-occupied home in Belmont is valued at $316,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,063, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $996 a month.
What is the weather like in Belmont?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 11.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 61.9 inches of snow.
Does Belmont get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belmont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 3, 1972. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)