Set about 20 miles from Kansas City, Belton is a sleepy prairie city with quaint suburban neighborhoods and a serene atmosphere. This city sets up residents for peace and quiet thanks to surrounding farmland and the city’s distance from major metropolitan areas. What used to be open farmlands home to livestock and crops has turned into a relaxing residential community for Missourians looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and settle into the country.
Belton is located 17 miles south from Kansas City.
Locals enjoy popular cafes and diners in Belton.
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Outdoors in Belton
The outdoors is easily accessible in Belton. Memorial Park is the town's most popular and largest green space . It's the city's crowning municipal achievement, with over $4.5 million donated from the citizenry for renovations and improvements to the park. It’s home to a lake, grassy fields and baseball diamonds. Plenty of sports memories have been memorialized over the years at Memorial Park. Memorial Park also have its own waterpark, complete with a looping slide and splash-zone. Golfers can head to Eagles Landing Golf Course, and enjoy it for the well-regarded green and the social scene that comes with the $1,600 annual membership fee.
Many parks in Belton provide many recreation activities for local families.
There is an abundance of maintained green space in Belton.
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A bite to eat and a spot to shop
Belton's quiet atmosphere isn't pierced by a busy shopping district, bustling downtown, or swarms of tourists. There aren't many restaurants in the city, just a few local favorites and fast-casual chains, ideal for grabbing a quick bite on the way home from work or a familiar night out at a family favorite spot. Belton is home to conveniently located grocery stores and catch-all supply shops like Walmart and Sam's Club, located off Interstate 49. The open space Belton provides room for shopping centers with retail magnets like Menards and Hobby Lobby. They're located off the I-49 but not so close to the residential areas that traffic and noise pollute the serene calm residents enjoy in this prairie city.
Shopping and dining options near Belton can be found at Cedar Tree Shopping Center.
A tremendous wine selection is available at Kelli's 331 near Belton.
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Homes on prairie
The median home price in Belton is around $280,000, slightly above the state median and far lower than the national figure. Neighborhoods around Belton are relatively uniform. They're generally quiet suburbs full of traditional housing styles, like ranch and split-level. Sidewalks are rare in most of these neighborhoods, and most streets are lined with oak trees and well-maintained lawns. Belton's CAP Index crime score is 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Belton is a safe and quiet neighborhood.
Split-levels and new traditional homes are the most common styles you'll see in Belton.
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Getting around Belton
Most residents use cars to get around the area, and it's the most used form of transportation in Belton because the city doesn't have a public bus line. Interstate 49 runs through the city, providing residents easy access to the surrounding access, and commuters can utilize the roadway to get into downtown Kansas City for work or play. The nearest accessible airport is the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, which offers mostly regional and short flights.
Whatever floats your boat in Belton
The city has an active parks and recreation department that facilitates a variety of community activities. The High Blue fitness center is a local staple. This recreation facility offers a variety of amenities like a pool and weight room. Sports leagues are available for youths and adults and the parks and recs department offers family dance night. The cardboard boat race is a local favorite. Children and parents construct a watercraft made of duct tape and cardboard and are pitted against each other in a race across the pool at High Blue, with prizes going for the fastest boat, most creative boat, and most spectacular sinking event.
Dog parks are conveniently located through Belton neighborhood.
Belton parks provide various opportunities for active recreation.
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Schools around Belton
Public institutions are served by Belton School District #124, which operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and the main high school. Most kids in the area start at Kentucky Trail Elementary, which receives an overall B-minus on Niche. The final step in primary education happens at Belton High, which has a B rating on Niche and offers hands-on career internships through the Academies of Belton. Students fluent in two languages can also obtain an official Missouri Seal of Biliteracy before graduation. Students also enjoy a variety of clubs at Belton High, like the robotics club and a theatre program.
Belton High School serves the local community.
Belton Middle School is conveniently located within the community.
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Crime
Crime rates in Belton are below the national average, and crime has fallen since about 2018. According to FBI statistics, there were 98 violent crimes in Belton in 2022 and 594 property crimes, down from 731 in 2019. There were no reported homicides in 2022, down from three in 2021. The violent crime rate in Missouri is 488 per 100,000 people, as compared to the national rate of 380.7 per 100,000 people. Belton, which has a population of about 24,000 people, has less violent crime than St. Louis or Kansas City, which reported 4,212 and 7,538, respectively, in 2022. Those cities also have a higher population than Belton– St. Louis has a population of about 293,000 and Kansas City has around 508,000 people.
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