Neighborhood in Belton, Bell County
Living in Northeast Belton, Belton
2nd of 3areas in Belton
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Belton overall: D
Northeast Belton covers part of Belton, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Belton. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.
- Pricey
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.2 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 840
- Median rent
- $1,420
- Median home value
- $230,000
- Household income
- $47,000
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 42%
What it's like to live in Northeast Belton
Northeast Belton is an area in Belton with about 800 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 11% of households with children.
Our grade for Northeast Belton is C+. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Belton, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in Northeast Belton
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Northeast Belton
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Northeast Belton report card
Each grade compares Northeast Belton with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D
Median rent $1,420, homes cost 4.9x income.
19 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $47,000, 5.5% unemployed.
20 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
63 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
72 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 18 min, 38% work from home.
94 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
12% have a bachelor’s degree.
38 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
13% of adults uninsured.
37 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
42% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
71 of 100 vs TX areas
Northeast Belton compared with Belton
Better than Belton
- Homes with broadband internet: 97%11 points higher than Belton (86%)
- Average commute: 18 min20% lower than Belton (23 min)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%6 points lower than Belton (18%)
Worse than Belton
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 80%17 points higher than Belton (63%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%16 points lower than Belton (28%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%14 points lower than Belton (56%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BLeon Heights ElementaryElementary, Belton ISD0.2 mi
- CBelton MiddleMiddle, Belton ISD1.5 mi
- ABelton New Tech H S at WaskowHigh, Belton ISD0.8 mi
Cost of living in Northeast Belton
Median rent in Northeast Belton is $1,420 a month, 13% higher than the Belton median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $230,000, 11% lower than the Belton median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,634 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Belton | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent13% higher than Belton | $1,420 | $1,252 | $1,403 |
| Median home value11% lower than Belton | $230,000 | $258,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income12% higher than Belton | 4.9x | 4.4x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Belton | 80% | 63% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Belton | 42% | 56% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Belton | 7.4% | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Belton | 1985 | 1994 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,259
- Property tax
- $375
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,420
Based on a $230,000 home in Northeast Belton, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Belton | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income21% lower than Belton | $47,000 | $59,130 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points higher than Belton | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points lower than Belton | 12% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Belton | 12% | 28% | 34% |
| Average commute20% lower than Belton | 18 min | 23 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home27 points higher than Belton | 38% | 11% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Belton | 8.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Belton | 97% | 86% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Northeast Belton
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Belton
- 1BNorth BeltonMedian rent $1,330
- 3FCentral BeltonMedian rent $980
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C+Swiss Avenue Historic DistrictDallas
- BNottingham WestHouston
- BSouth SideDallas
Questions about Northeast Belton
Is Northeast Belton a good place to live?
Northeast Belton covers part of Belton, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Belton. It does best on getting around and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Northeast Belton?
Renters in Northeast Belton pay a median of $1,420 a month, 13% higher than the Belton median. The median home is worth $230,000, 11% lower than the Belton median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Belton.
What schools serve Northeast Belton?
The closest rated public schools are Leon Heights Elementary (elementary, rated B), Belton Middle (middle, rated C) and Belton New Tech H S at Waskow (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Belton that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.