Cost of Living in Belton, Texas
Belton has a population of about 24,356. The median household income is $59,130, median gross rent is $1,252/month, and the median home value is $258,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Belton expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Belton is 24% below the national median and home values are 31% below the national median. Household income here is 30% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belton?
The median gross rent in Belton, Texas is $1,252 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Belton?
The median owner-occupied home value in Belton is $258,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Belton?
The median household income in Belton is $59,130 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.