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Belterra, TX
Census-designated place in Hays County, Texas.
Population
6,978
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,976
ZIP codes
0
Belterra and its ZIP codes
Belterra at a glance
- Belterra is about 26 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 341st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $219,727 a year, about 2.8 times the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $773,400 (about 2.7 times the Texas figure) and median rent is $2,845 a month.
Local data for Belterra, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belterra, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$219,727
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$773,400
Median rent
$2,845/mo
Homeownership
98.6%
Bachelor's or higher
66.4%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,799), Irish Americans (882), Mexican Americans (620).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Belterra.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,692
98,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,275 per person
How people get to work
Belterra, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home37.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belterra, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,620
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belterra, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Belterra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear CreekVillage | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 3.3 mi | 8.8 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Bee CaveCity | 8.3 mi | 8.7 |
| HaysCity | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| San LeannaVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| The HillsVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| LakewayCity | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| BudaCity | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| Mountain CityCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| West Lake HillsCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belterra, TX in?
- Belterra is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Belterra, TX?
- About 6,978 people live in Belterra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belterra?
- Nearby places include Bear Creek (2.8 mi), Dripping Springs (3.3 mi), Driftwood (4.9 mi), Shady Hollow (7.7 mi), Bee Cave (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023