Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Belmont, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,443
Population
14,640
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Southern charm and welcoming neighbors define this community
Quaint
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Suburban
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Riverside
Belmont, North Carolina is a peaceful suburb 14 miles west of Charlotte and just seven miles from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Belmont houses the gorgeous campus of Belmont Abbey College, bringing a college town feel to the city. Gaston County Schools offers a variety of public schools to Belmont residents: Belmont Central Elementary School, Belmont Middle School, and more.
With popular conveniences like Walgreens, Chick-Fil-A, and Walmart, Belmont is an amenity-filled suburbia. Local restaurants thrive in Belmont with a wonderful variety to choose from along Main Street. Owned by the father of the former famous band, the Jonas Brothers, and created in his mother’s honor, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is a town favorite. Southern hospitality, fresh ingredients, and classic Southern fare are their specialties. Enjoy a night out or watch the game at a popular sports tavern with homemade American classics, draft brews, and a welcoming atmosphere at Glenway Premium Pub.
Explore the City
Stowe Park is another great stop during an afternoon trip to Belmont for Toddville Road locals.
Belmont holds a Farmers Market each Thursday night through the spring and summer.
Visitors shop the locally made goods from vendors at the Belmont Farmers Market.
Locally grown fresh produce is one the main staples of the Belmont Farmers Market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,776
Average: $103,446
Education
4,636
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,664
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belmont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Belmont, NC is $1,389 for a studio, $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,658 for two bedrooms, and $1,934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belmont has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,440/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$2,298/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,045/month
1,568 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belmont, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
327 Students
North Belmont Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
327 Students
Catawba Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
955 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
955 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
964 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- E-Corps Expeditions Inc.
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Schiele Museum of Natural History
- McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.