Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in Deer Cove, Arlington

C+

10th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

Deer Cove is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
6,320
Median rent
$2,440
Median home value
$338,000
Household income
$97,000
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Deer Cove

Deer Cove is a neighborhood in Arlington with about 6,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 64% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 21 areas in Arlington, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Deer Cove

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Deer Cove

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,440, 66% higher than the Arlington median.
  • Higher unemployment. 17% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.7% across Arlington.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 27 for Arlington as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Deer Cove report card

Each grade compares Deer Cove 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 $2,440, homes cost 3.5x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,000, 17% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 406 violent crimes per 100k, 1,993 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 21% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Deer Cove compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%23 points higher than Arlington (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 51%18 points higher than Arlington (33%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.5%12 points lower than Arlington (13%)

Worse than Arlington

  • Median rent: $2,44066% higher than Arlington ($1,470)
  • Average commute: 36 min37% higher than Arlington (27 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 17%11 points higher than Arlington (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJanet Brockett ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.7 mi
  • BJames Coble MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD0.1 mi
  • AMansfield Timberview High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Deer Cove

Median rent in Deer Cove is $2,440 a month, 66% higher than the Arlington median. A household would need about $98,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $338,000, 11% higher than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,342 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median rent66% higher than Arlington$2,440$1,470$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Arlington$338,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Arlington3.5x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Arlington61%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Arlington77%54%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Arlington3.8%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington201019861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,342
Mortgage payment
$1,850
Property tax
$492
Median rent, for comparison
$2,440

Based on a $338,000 home in Deer Cove, 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

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median household income29% higher than Arlington$97,000$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points higher than Arlington17%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Arlington0.5%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Arlington51%33%34%
Average commute37% higher than Arlington36 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Arlington21%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Arlington0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Arlington100%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Deer Cove

Under 1834%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6440%
65 and over3.2%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black44%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Arlington

  1. 1AWebb
  2. 2ASierra Elite Estates
  3. 3B+Western TrailsMedian rent $2,080
  4. 4B-Southwest ArlingtonMedian rent $1,840
  5. 5B-La FronteraMedian rent $2,150
  6. 6B-Arlington LakesideMedian rent $1,360
  7. 7B-Fox RunMedian rent $1,820
  8. 8B-West ArlingtonMedian rent $1,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNortheast ManvelManvel
  2. B-Fontanna RanchRockwall
  3. BEast MansfieldMansfield

Questions about Deer Cove

Is Deer Cove a good place to live?

Deer Cove is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Deer Cove?

Median rent in Deer Cove is $2,440 a month, 66% higher than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $338,000, 11% higher than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve Deer Cove?

The closest rated public schools are Janet Brockett Elementary (elementary, rated C), James Coble Middle (middle, rated B) and Mansfield Timberview High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Deer Cove name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.