Neighborhood in Addison, Dallas County

Living in Central Addison, Addison

B-

2nd of 3areas in Addison
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Addison overall: B-

Central Addison covers part of Addison, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Addison. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,140
Median rent
$1,840
Median home value
$470,000
Household income
$83,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
36%
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What it's like to live in Central Addison

Central Addison is an area in Addison with about 4,100 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Addison, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Central Addison

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Addison

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Addison report card

Each grade compares Central Addison with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,840, homes cost 5.6x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $83,600, 4.7% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 4,060 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 31% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    36% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Addison compared with Addison

Better than Addison

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 36%18 points higher than Addison (18%)
  • Home value to income: 5.6x14% lower than Addison (6.5x)
  • Median household income: $83,60013% higher than Addison ($73,854)

Worse than Addison

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%6 points lower than Addison (64%)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.7%2 points higher than Addison (2.8%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 94%1 points lower than Addison (96%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CGeorge Herbert Walker Bush ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD0.6 mi
  • DPolk MiddleMiddle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD1.9 mi
  • BTurner High SchoolHigh, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Addison

Median rent in Central Addison is $1,840 a month, about the same as the Addison median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $470,000, about the same as the Addison median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,137 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAddisonTexas
Median rent3% higher than Addison$1,840$1,784$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Addison$470,000$482,000$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Addison5.6x6.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Addison51%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Addison36%18%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Addison5.4%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Addison199319981992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,137
Mortgage payment
$2,573
Property tax
$565
Median rent, for comparison
$1,840

Based on a $470,000 home in Central Addison, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAddisonTexas
Median household income13% higher than Addison$83,600$73,854$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Addison4.7%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Addison8.0%7.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Addison58%64%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Addison21 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Addison31%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Addison2.4%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Addison94%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Addison

Under 1813%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6440%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black4.8%
Asian8.4%
Other or more than one race7.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Addison

  1. 1B+Addison CircleMedian rent $1,800
  2. 3B-Southwest AddisonMedian rent $1,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+South LamarAustin
  2. C+Central East AustinAustin
  3. C+The CentrumAustin

Questions about Central Addison

Is Central Addison a good place to live?

Central Addison covers part of Addison, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Addison. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Addison?

Median rent in Central Addison is $1,840 a month, 3% higher than the Addison median. The median home is worth $470,000, about the same as the Addison median. A median home costs 5.6x the median household income, compared with 6.5x across Addison.

What schools serve Central Addison?

The closest rated public schools are George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary (elementary, rated C), Polk Middle (middle, rated D) and Turner High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Addison that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.