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Belton, Texas

city · Bell County

At a glance

24,356
Population
$258,700
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$315,954
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,252/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$59,130
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
86.2%
Homes with broadband
48.51%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost25% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates85.4%
College graduates28.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Belton Economic Development Corporation
To promote, assist and enhance economic development activities with special emphasis on job retention, job creation, and capital investment. The Belton Economic Development Corporation was created in 1990 after the Belton citizens voted in favor to adopt the state's 4A Sales Tax Program; an initiative introduced and supported by the city council.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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