Belmont, MA is an affluent suburb of Boston with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is well known for its picturesque neighborhoods and high-ranking schools. The town also offers a variety of transportation options to help residents, visitors, and commuters get around.
Public transit in the form of bus services are available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The town has two stops along the MBTA's Fitchburg Line that connects Belmont to downtown Boston and Cambridge. There is also a free shuttle service that runs between Alewife Station and Cushing Square making several stops throughout the town. For bicycle enthusiasts, Belmont is serviced by multiple bikeways and trails connecting it to nearby towns. Lastly, for those looking to drive into Belmont or around town there are plentiful parking lots scattered throughout the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Belmont takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Belmont get to work:
- 61.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 15.9% take mass transit