Belton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
24,618
Population
1,708/sq mi density
$70,525
Median Income
$35,838 per capita
$185,400
Home Value
$274,813 Zillow
$1,235
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
338
Violent Crime/100K
1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,525 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$185,400
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,284
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$185,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$274,813
Redfin Median Sale
$245,000
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median List Price
$319,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$1,235/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,685/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
23.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $185,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,813 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $245,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $245,000 |
| Median List Price | $319,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $151 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,235 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,685 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.7% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $151 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,284 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |