Belmont highlight
Strong residential character
Belmont was incorporated on October 29, 1926, and is home to 28,335 residents living in established neighborhoods across 4.63 square miles.
Belmont was incorporated as a city in 1926 and developed rapidly through the mid-twentieth century as a residential suburb. The city spans 4.63 square miles with a population density of approximately 6,120 people per square mile, making it a complete neighborhood rather than a scattered community. Bordered by San Mateo to the north, Redwood Shores to the east, and San Carlos to the south, Belmont's streets follow an established suburban grid with tree-lined blocks and single-family homes.
The 2020 census recorded a population of 28,335 residents, and the city's median household income in 2023 was estimated at $207,609, among the highest in California. Waterdog Lake sits in Belmont's foothills and provides a natural focal point for the community. The city is connected to its neighbors by Alameda de las Pulgas, a road that traces back to Spanish colonial times and links the modern communities that once comprised the vast Rancho de las Pulgas land grant.
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