Belton, MO vs Fort Worth, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Belton leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 27.1 min). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, MO | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#765) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 25,534 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,327 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $68,030 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.1 | R+5.1 |
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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