At a Glance
Median Income
$63,544
$38,980 per capita
Home Value
$252,000
Zillow: $312,735
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
14.4% 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
3.2 / 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 $63,544 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,980. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,521 business establishments, including 742 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belton is $252,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,735. Median rent is $1,237/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Belton reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,955/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Belton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population23,769
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,544
Per Capita$38,980
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$26,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
Housing
A
Home Value$252,000
Rent$1,237
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$312,735
Housing Units8,213
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,955/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation617 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Belton was founded in 1850.
The median home in Belton was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 742 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.