Construction Value
$58.3M ▲ 16.4%
Units Permitted
283 ▲ 11.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$206K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Belton jumped in 2024, up 11.9% from the prior year with 283 housing units permitted. At $206K per unit, new builds are 19% below the Bell County average of $254K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 645% above the county average of 38 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 2.8% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$2K
per resident
County avg: $8K-70%
$2.9M
per square mile
Belton vs. Bell County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 275 | 275 | $57.0M | 98% |
| ■ Duplex | 8 | 4 | $1.2M | 2% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 12 permit-issuing towns in Bell County
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