Living in Belton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belton · Census data 2020–2024
Belton has 24,356 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $59,130 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $258,700, the median rent is $1,252/month.
Belton at a glance
- Population
- 24,356
- Median age
- 32.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,130State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $258,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,252/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Belton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Belton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belton the median home value is $258,700, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,832 a month in housing costs.
Belton median household income
The median household income in Belton is $59,130 and the income per person is $39,520. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Belton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,895
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.56
Belton demographics
- Population
- 24,356
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 8,328
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belton ›
Education in Belton
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Belton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Belton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | 24,356 | $59,130 | $258,700 | $1,252 |
| Temple | 89,602 | $68,204 | $239,000 | $1,231 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 4,750 | $79,450 | $245,100 | $1,819 |
| Nolanville | 6,690 | $72,480 | $244,900 | $1,174 |
| Salado | 2,225 | $107,679 | $445,900 | $1,073 |
| Little River-Academy | 2,233 | $75,563 | $183,300 | $1,463 |
| Harker Heights | 34,128 | $81,190 | $287,800 | $1,146 |
| Holland | 1,299 | $62,500 | $175,500 | — |
| Pendleton | 649 | $58,092 | $268,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Belton, TX?
The median household income in Belton is $59,130, 25% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Belton?
The median home value in Belton is $258,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Belton?
The median gross rent in Belton is $1,252 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Belton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Belton?
The median age in Belton is 32.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Belton?
The average commute to work in Belton is 23 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belton?
The unemployment rate in Belton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belton?
28.3% of adults in Belton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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