Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Belton, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,132
Population
25,471
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Enjoy the historic charm of this growing small town
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Situated on I-35 between Austin and Waco, Belton is a growing town convenient to natural wonders, shopping, and entertainment. Founded in 1850, Belton contains a rich history celebrated by the award-winning Bell County Museum in Downtown Belton. An array of specialty shops, cafes, restaurants, and theaters line Downtown Belton as well, lending historic charm to Belton’s small-town atmosphere.
Belton is also home to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, which provides the community with a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Belton residents enjoy access to numerous parks in the area as well as Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake for all kinds of outdoor activities. Fort Hood and Temple are just minutes from Belton. Interstates 14 and 35 connect Belton to multiple major cities in Texas, allowing for simple commutes and travels.
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Belton is near both Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,927
Average: $78,381
Education
5,609
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,602
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Belton, TX is $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two bedrooms, and $1,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belton has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,132/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,106/month
1,778 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,611/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Belton, TX is 12.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Belton is 34.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,588. You can expect to pay 10.4% less for groceries, 34.0% more for utilities, and 6.6% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belton, TX is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
700 Students
Public
Grades K-5
598 Students
Leon Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
216 Students
Public
Grades K-5
122 Students
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
868 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
691 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
69 Students
Belton New Tech High School At Waskow
Public
Grades 9-12
166 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,941 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
69 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kiwanis Park
- Conner Park
- Terrace Gardens Park
- Temple Lions Park
- Silverstone Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Killeen Municipal
- Robert Gray AAF
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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.