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Belmont, CA

Belmont is a city in San Mateo County in the U.S. state of California. It is in the San Francisco Bay Area, on the San Francisco Peninsula about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay, and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community amid the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area. It was originally part of Rancho de las Pulgas, for which one of its main roads, the Alameda de las Pulgas, is named. The city was incorporated in 1926. Its population was 28,335 at the 2020 census.

Ralston Hall is a historic landmark built by Bank of California founder William Chapman Ralston on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University and is also home to Notre Dame High School. It was built around a villa formerly owned by Count Leonetto Cipriani, an Italian aristocrat. The locally famous "Waterdog Lake" is also located in the foothills and highlands of Belmont. A surviving structure from Panama–the Pacific International Exposition is on Belmont Avenue (another is the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco). The building was brought to Belmont by E.D. Swift shortly after the exposition closed in 1915.

The city is bordered by San Mateo to the north, Half Moon Bay to the west, Redwood Shores to the east, and San Carlos to the south. Belmont has a smoking ordinance, passed in January 2009, which bans smoking in all businesses and multi-story apartments and condominiums; the ordinance has been described as one of the strictest in the nation.

Belmont is located at 37°31′5″N 122°17′30″W (37.518087, -122.291673).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a land area of 4.63 square miles (12.0 km2) and 0.009 square miles (0.023 km2) of water.

The name is believed to derive from the Italian bel monte, meaning "beautiful mountain." The town was named for the "symmetrically rounded eminence" nearby.

Belmont gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Belmont Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Jazzercise Belmont, Belmont Athletic Club, and Movement Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Belmont, such as the Waterdog Lake Park and Hidden Canyon Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Belmont, CA are Hiller Aviation Museum, Filoli Historic House & Garden, and Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve.

Population: 27,132 (2024). ZIP code: 94002. Area code: 650. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Area: 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2).

FAQs

Is Belmont, CA expensive to live in?

Belmont, California's cost of living is 81% higher than the national average. Belmont's housing expenses are 213% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 32% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 38% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Belmont, CA?

The crime rate in Belmont is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest. However, at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Belmont is 1 in 64. Based on FBI crime data, Belmont is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Belmont has a crime rate that is higher than 41% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Belmont, CA a nice place to live?

Belmont is in San Mateo County and is one of California's best places to live. Living in Belmont offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Belmont, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Belmont and residents tend to be liberal.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Belmont

San Mateo County

Belmont Recreation and Community Services Department

Jazzercise Belmont

Belmont Athletic Club 

Movement Gym

Waterdog Lake Park

Hidden Canyon Park

Hiller Aviation Museum

Filoli Historic House & Garden

Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

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