Cost of Living in Belterra, TX

Population 7,190 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

214
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Belterra's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $658,000 for a typical home, 116% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $211,471 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Belterra sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Austin — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 216
Rent 212

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Belterra

The median home value in Belterra is $658,400 — 116% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,789/month, 112% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $211,471/year is 184% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Belterra has a cost of living index of 214 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 114% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$658,400
116% above avg
Median Rent
$2,789/mo
112% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 97.6%
Renter-occupied 2.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,789
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,403/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
34.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
56.4%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
34.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$211,471
184% above avg
Per Capita Income
$74,406
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 39.5%
Graduate degree 22.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 37.7
Female median age 35.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Belterra, TX?

Belterra has a cost index of 214 (100 = national average). It is 114% above the national average.

What is average rent in Belterra, TX?

The median gross rent in Belterra is $2,789 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Belterra?

The median home value in Belterra is $658,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Belterra?

The median household income in Belterra is $211,471 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Belterra, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Belterra is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Belterra, TX affordable?

Belterra is above average in cost of living, with an index of 214 — about 114% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Belterra?

Belterra has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Belterra at a Glance

Population
7,190
Median Income
$211,471
Home Value
$658,400
Median Rent
$2,789/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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