Bell County, Texas
Belton Real Estate and Local Guide
Belton is the seat of Bell County in Central Texas, a growing community between the Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau and home to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Belton best.
About the area
Living in Belton, TX
Home to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, founded in 1845 and one of the oldest universities in Texas.
The housing market
Homes in Belton
- About 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 58.8% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $252,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Belton home
Bell County Courthouse
1884 Renaissance Revival courthouse restored to its original look in 1999, on the downtown square
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Private Christian university founded in 1845, located in Belton
Bell County Museum
County history museum in downtown Belton
Belton Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir with public parks for camping, boating and swimming
Miller Springs Nature Center
Nature preserve below the Belton Lake dam with hiking trails
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.