Belmont Massachusetts Map

About Belmont, Massachusetts

Belmont is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 26,700. The population density is 3200.0 people per km². Belmont is located at 42.3959°N, 71.1787°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2478.

Belmont unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial deposits and ancient waterways, its rolling terrain offering a gentle, yet definite, undulation. It lies 1.7 miles north of Watertown, MA (from Watertown, MA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Greater Boston. Verdant hills, softened by time and the persistent dampness of New England air, rise and fall, punctuated by mature oaks and maples that cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and winding lanes. The character of Belmont is one of quiet respectability, a place where stately homes, some with the elegant proportions of a bygone era and others displaying modern grace, stand as testaments to enduring prosperity. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the coming day, a refreshing prelude to the gentle hum of a community stirring to life. This enduring character is deeply rooted in Belmont's history, a narrative that began with agricultural foundations and evolved through industrial ingenuity and a commitment to education. The town’s economic pulse has long been tied to its proximity to larger urban centers, fostering a commuter culture, yet Belmont has cultivated its own distinct identity. Its past is marked by the quiet industry of its early settlers, the development of its infrastructure along pathways that still echo with the passage of horse-drawn carriages, and the establishment of institutions that have nurtured generations. The presence of notable individuals, drawn to its serene setting and intellectual atmosphere, adds further layers to its story, contributing to a cultural richness that is more felt than overtly displayed, a quiet pride in its heritage and its ongoing evolution.

About This Belmont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Belmont, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belmont and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Belmont includes the ZIP code (02478), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Belmont School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.