Belmont, WV is a town located in the northern section of West Virginia. It is located just outside the city of Wheeling and close to major metropolitan areas such as Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. The town of Belmont has a population of approximately 1,700 people and it is part of a larger metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of both West Virginia and Ohio. Belmont has been ranked highly on several criteria by BestPlaces.net. It has been highly rated for its cost of living index which is 4% lower than the national average, its crime rate which is 54% lower than the national average, and its housing index which is 9% higher than the national average. Additionally, Belmont's education ratings are significantly above the national average with students scoring high on standardized tests and Belmont High School ranking among the top five percent of schools in West Virginia. These rankings speak to Belmont's overall appeal as an ideal place to live for families looking for a safe environment with quality educational opportunities at an affordable cost.
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