Belton, Texas, is located in the heart of the state, just 60 miles north of Austin. The city offers a unique mix of proud history and friendly neighbors that make it a nurturing home for local residents. Approximately 18,500 people live in Belton, which allows the city to maintain the hometown environment of a close-knit southern community. Search for Belton apartments for rent, and find a new home in the Lone Star State.
Belton was laid out in 1850 as a pioneer town that became the last civilized place that pioneers encountered when heading west for the rest of the decade. The town's economy and infrastructure boomed in the 1870s when new enterprises, a cotton market and a comprehensive water system were built in Belton.
Today, Belton officials are dedicated to "Preserving the Past for the Future," and work to ensure that residents remember where they came from. The community offers residents the suburban lifestyle in a more energetic setting, as Belton is home to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and the 3,200 students who attend class here each year.
Belton makes a great home for families looking to experience traditional Southern charm without paying the high living expenses of some of Texas' larger cities. Belton's cost of living index of 85.1 is well below the national average.
Family, Fishin' & Fun is Belton's signature event and invites local families to spend the day on Nolan Creek. City officials obtain rainbow trout from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Rainbow Trout Program and add them to the creek to increase the chance of making a successful catch. At the end of the day, the fisherman who reels in the longest fish wins a prize.
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