Neighborhood in Angleton, Brazoria County

Living in Central Angleton, Angleton

B-

2nd of 3areas in Angleton
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Angleton overall: B+

Central Angleton covers part of Angleton, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Angleton. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
910
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$148,000
Household income
$69,700
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Central Angleton

Central Angleton is an area in Angleton with about 900 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 31% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Central Angleton

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Angleton

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central Angleton report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Homes cost 2.1x income.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $69,700, 0% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 257 violent crimes per 100k, 842 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 16% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    7.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Angleton compared with Angleton

Better than Angleton

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%26 points higher than Angleton (67%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%8 points lower than Angleton (40%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x13% lower than Angleton (2.5x)

Worse than Angleton

  • Vacant homes: 39%31 points higher than Angleton (7.6%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%15 points lower than Angleton (22%)
  • Median household income: $69,70020% lower than Angleton ($86,712)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWestside ElementaryElementary, Angleton ISD0.8 mi
  • CAngleton J H SchoolMiddle, Angleton ISD2.9 mi
  • BAngleton High SchoolHigh, Angleton ISD3.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Angleton

The median home is worth $148,000, 30% lower than the Angleton median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,115 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAngletonTexas
Median home value30% lower than Angleton$148,000$212,900$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Angleton2.1x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Angleton31%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Angleton93%67%63%
Vacant homes31 points higher than Angleton39%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Angleton196619791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,115
Mortgage payment
$810
Property tax
$305

Based on a $148,000 home in Central Angleton, 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

MeasureHereAngletonTexas
Median household income20% lower than Angleton$69,700$86,712$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Angleton0%1.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Angleton15%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Angleton7.5%22%34%
Average commute8% higher than Angleton31 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Angleton16%8.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Angleton1.1%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Angleton84%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Angleton

Under 1823%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6446%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black16%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Angleton

  1. 1BTaylor SubdivisionMedian rent $1,020
  2. 3C+Northeast AngletonMedian rent $1,400

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Wildwood SubdivisionHarlingen
  2. C-Central DickinsonDickinson
  3. B-Central PalmviewPalmview

Questions about Central Angleton

Is Central Angleton a good place to live?

Central Angleton covers part of Angleton, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Angleton. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Central Angleton?

The median home is worth $148,000, 30% lower than the Angleton median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Angleton.

What schools serve Central Angleton?

The closest rated public schools are Westside Elementary (elementary, rated B), Angleton J H School (middle, rated C) and Angleton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Angleton 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.