What is the rental vacancy rate in Belton, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Belton, TX is 3.9% (±2.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.3% (±1.2 points).
567 (±213) homes, 6.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Belton, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.7% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.9% (±2.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.3% (±1.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 567 (±213)
Vacancy in Belton against Bell County, its state and the nation
| Belton | Bell County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 5.8% (±0.9 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 567 (±213) | 12,713 (±941) | 1,135,699 (±15,068) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Belton, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Bell County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Belton
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | — | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Temple | 6.5 mi | 5.3% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 7.2 mi | 15.4% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nolanville | 7.6 mi | 11.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salado | 7.7 mi | 20.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little River-Academy | 9.4 mi | 13.7% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harker Heights | 9.8 mi | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holland | 12 mi | 12.4% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 14 mi | 0.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Bell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Little River-Academy | 13.7% (±15.1 points) |
| 4 | Holland | 12.4% (±13.4 points) |
| 5 | Nolanville | 11.4% (±11.6 points) |
| 6 | Killeen | 6.8% (±1.3 points) |
| 7 | Temple | 5.3% (±2.0 points) |
| 8 | Harker Heights | 4.2% (±2.8 points) |
| 9 | Belton | 3.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 10 | Fort Hood | 3.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rogers | 0.0% (±31.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Troy | 0.0% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Bell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Belton
Is it hard to find a rental in Belton?
The rental vacancy rate in Belton, TX is 3.9% (±2.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Belton tighter than it was?
In Belton, the rental vacancy rate went from 3.7% in 2015–2019 to 3.9% in 2020–2024 (+0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Belton?
An estimated 567 (±213) housing units, 6.4% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belton city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Belton city, Texas
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