Housing by town in Bell County, Texas
Bell County, Texas has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,224 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $927 in 2015–2019 (+32.0%; Up after inflation).
Morgan's Point Resort has the highest median gross rent ($1,819) and Rogers the lowest ($802).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,224 (±$19)
- Households that rent
- 43.5%
- Median household income
- $68,865
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Bell County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton | $1,252 | 44.0% | $59,130 | $258,700 | $4,038 |
| Fort Hood | $1,406 | 99.8% | $62,835 | — | — |
| Harker Heights | $1,146 | 38.3% | $81,190 | $287,800 | $3,743 |
| Holland | — | 31.1% | $62,500 | $175,500 | $2,243 |
| Killeen | $1,208 | 50.5% | $60,977 | $215,400 | $3,275 |
| Little River-Academy | $1,463 | 21.0% | $75,563 | $183,300 | $2,451 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | $1,819 | 5.5% | $79,450 | $245,100 | $4,311 |
| Nolanville | $1,174 | 35.7% | $72,480 | $244,900 | $3,686 |
| Rogers | $802 | 30.0% | $55,625 | $97,400 | $1,375 |
| Salado | $1,073 | 12.6% | $107,679 | $445,900 | $6,147 |
| Temple | $1,231 | 47.7% | $68,204 | $239,000 | $3,749 |
| Troy | $1,324 | 34.6% | $86,311 | $201,500 | $2,914 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,900 | $29,800 | $47,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,050 | $54,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,300 | $61,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,550 | $68,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,000 | $73,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,400 | $79,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
How the places in Bell County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Bell County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,345 | 342 | 6,298 | 1,604 | 392,737 | 9 of 12 |
| 2024 | 1,297 | 322 | 6,048 | 1,501 | 403,008 | 10 of 12 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Bell County recorded 1,297 violent and 6,048 property crimes, 322 and 1,501 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Bell County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen Police Department | 161,667 | 835 | 2,251 |
| Temple Police Department | 96,862 | 307 | 2,310 |
| Bell County Sheriff's Office | 64,525 | 67 | 535 |
| Harker Heights Police Department | 34,858 | 47 | 347 |
| Belton Police Department | 25,888 | 25 | 506 |
| Nolanville Police Department | 7,392 | 10 | 49 |
| Morgan's Point Resort Police Department | 4,809 | 1 | 26 |
| Troy Police Department | 3,476 | 5 | 19 |
| Salado Police Department | 2,393 | 0 | 2 |
| Bartlett Police Department | 1,611 | — | — |
| Holland Police Department | 1,138 | 0 | 3 |
| Rogers Police Department | 1,104 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Bell County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76549 | 56,038 | $1,517 | $226,000 | $70,871 | 44.7% |
| 76542 | 53,892 | $1,355 | $244,000 | $74,055 | 34.7% |
| 76502 | 52,669 | $1,480 | $272,500 | $82,088 | 35.9% |
| 76513 | 45,928 | $1,237 | $289,600 | $80,661 | 28.1% |
| 76543 | 34,457 | $1,143 | $154,000 | $48,564 | 60.5% |
| 76548 | 33,729 | $1,145 | $287,800 | $80,520 | 38.6% |
| 76504 | 26,166 | $1,167 | $174,100 | $52,803 | 68.6% |
| 76541 | 19,011 | $904 | $116,300 | $37,349 | 76.4% |
| 76501 | 17,752 | $1,021 | $172,500 | $62,532 | 36.1% |
| 76571 | 9,000 | $1,188 | $466,100 | $111,863 | 11.7% |
| 76559 | 7,197 | $1,228 | $263,500 | $76,286 | 34.5% |
| 76557 | 5,644 | $1,154 | $232,400 | $86,056 | 19.0% |
| 76579 | 5,448 | $1,282 | $229,700 | $85,480 | 34.1% |
| 76569 | 2,761 | $830 | $125,500 | $65,491 | 17.6% |
| 76511 | 2,702 | $774 | $222,900 | $69,286 | 15.9% |
| 76534 | 2,675 | $625 | $210,100 | $80,536 | 18.4% |
| 76554 | 2,344 | $1,392 | $177,300 | $75,500 | 21.6% |
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Questions about Bell County
What is the crime rate in Bell County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Bell County recorded 322 violent and 1,501 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,297 violent and 6,048 property crimes in all).
Which place in Bell County has the highest rent?
Morgan's Point Resort has the highest median gross rent, $1,819 (±$295) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bell County has the lowest rent?
Rogers has the lowest median gross rent, $802 (±$166) a month.
What is the median rent in Bell County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Bell County is $1,224 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bell County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bell County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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