Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County
Living in La Frontera, Arlington
5th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D
La Frontera is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 11,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,100
- Median rent
- $2,150
- Median home value
- $341,000
- Household income
- $96,400
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 86%
What it's like to live in La Frontera
La Frontera is a neighborhood in Arlington with about 11,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 42% of households with children.
Our grade for La Frontera is B-. That puts it 5th of 21 areas we grade in Arlington, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in La Frontera
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in La Frontera
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,150, 46% higher than the Arlington median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 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.
La Frontera report card
Each grade compares La Frontera 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 $2,150, homes cost 3.5x income.
27 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $96,400, 5.3% unemployed.
65 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.
75 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 406 violent crimes per 100k, 1,993 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
48 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 32 min, 13% work from home.
8 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
35% have a bachelor’s degree.
50 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
12% of adults uninsured.
50 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
86% of homes owner-occupied.
87 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
81 of 100 vs TX areas
La Frontera compared with Arlington
Better than Arlington
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%31 points higher than Arlington (54%)
- Median household income: $96,40028% higher than Arlington ($75,171)
- People below the poverty line: 3.2%10 points lower than Arlington (13%)
Worse than Arlington
- Median rent: $2,15046% higher than Arlington ($1,470)
- Average commute: 32 min22% higher than Arlington (27 min)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Arlington (1.9%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CJanet Brockett ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.1 mi
- BJames Coble MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD0.5 mi
- AMansfield Timberview High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in La Frontera
Median rent in La Frontera is $2,150 a month, 46% higher than the Arlington median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $341,000, 12% higher than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,364 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Arlington | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent46% higher than Arlington | $2,150 | $1,470 | $1,403 |
| Median home value12% higher than Arlington | $341,000 | $304,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income13% lower than Arlington | 3.5x | 4.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Arlington | 58% | 60% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them31 points higher than Arlington | 86% | 54% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points lower than Arlington | 0% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington | 2004 | 1986 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,867
- Property tax
- $497
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,150
Based on a $341,000 home in La Frontera, 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
| Measure | Here | Arlington | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income28% higher than Arlington | $96,400 | $75,171 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Arlington | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points lower than Arlington | 3.2% | 13% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Arlington | 35% | 33% | 34% |
| Average commute22% higher than Arlington | 32 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Arlington | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Arlington | 0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Arlington | 99% | 92% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in La Frontera
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Arlington
- 1AWebb
- 2ASierra Elite Estates
- 3B+Western TrailsMedian rent $2,080
- 4B-Southwest ArlingtonMedian rent $1,840
- 6B-Arlington LakesideMedian rent $1,360
- 7B-Fox RunMedian rent $1,820
- 8B-West ArlingtonMedian rent $1,620
- 9C+LindbergMedian rent $1,530
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B-Lake Port VillageGrand Prairie
- B+The Lakes in Bay ColonyLeague City
- B-Southwest League CityLeague City
Questions about La Frontera
Is La Frontera a good place to live?
La Frontera is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 11,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in La Frontera?
Renters in La Frontera pay a median of $2,150 a month, 46% higher than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $341,000, 12% higher than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.
What schools serve La Frontera?
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 5 Census block groups closest to the La Frontera 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.