Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Belton
Belton, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,240
Population
26,611
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Timeless style in the suburbs of Kansas City
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Belton is a small town in the suburbs, located about twenty miles down Interstate 49 from Kansas City. The city revolves around a compact Downtown district, which features an eclectic blend of specialty shops, cafes, and other small businesses within the historic Main Street storefronts.
Locals enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation without going far, ranging from the Creekmoor Golf Course to the Belton Skatepark at Wallace Park. While the close proximity to Kansas City makes Belton a popular choice for commuters, the city itself hosts a thriving local economy, with a large and diverse collective of in-town employers like the Quick Trip distribution center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,926
Average: $84,592
Education
4,866
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,679
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Belton, MO is $1,001 for a studio, $1,233 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,675 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belton has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,233/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$2,048/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,504/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belton, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Belton Middle School/Freshman Center
Public
Grades 6-8
639 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,374 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,374 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belton, Grandview & Kansas City Railroad
- Ironwoods Park - Prairie Oak Nature Center
- Longview Lake Park
- Overland Park Arboretum
- Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
Top Apartments in Belton
Houses for Rent in Belton
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.