At a Glance
Median Income
$48,164
$33,601 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $267,310
Median Rent
$896/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Belton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belton residents earn a median household income of $48,164 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,601. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belton is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,310. Median rent is $896/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
15.6% of adults in Belton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,405
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,153/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,164
Per Capita$33,601
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$896
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$267,310
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Belton was founded in 1855.
The median home in Belton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.