Very close to Cambridge, so it is ideal if you are spending alot of time in or near town.
Belmont is a quaint affluent town containing a substantial sized upper-middle class. Some of Belmont's neighborhoods contain some of Greater Boston's choicest real estate, with Belmont Hill being the crown jewel. The center of town has a fine selection of restaurants, shops, and stores, as well as a great school system. It is the former home of Mitt Romney among other well-known politicians and celebrities and while Belmont feels a bit like a city with a mayor and lots of big town services, the reality is that it is a fabulous suburban community. Belmont is very close to Cambridge, so it is ideal if you are spending a lot of time in or near town. Some people say that it has a lot of transplants, thanks to its proximity to MIT and Harvard and the great schools. Commuting to Boston and Cambridge is very easy along with access to RT 2.