Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in Sierra Elite Estates, Arlington

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2nd of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
1,950
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$461,000
Household income
$180,000
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Sierra Elite Estates

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Arlington with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 21 areas in Arlington, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Sierra Elite Estates

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $180,000, 139% higher than the Arlington median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Sierra Elite Estates

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Sierra Elite Estates report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Homes cost 2.6x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $180,000, 2.7% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 22% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.8% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Sierra Elite Estates compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Median household income: $180,000139% higher than Arlington ($75,171)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%35 points higher than Arlington (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%28 points higher than Arlington (33%)

Worse than Arlington

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 93%33 points higher than Arlington (60%)
  • Average commute: 29 min8% higher than Arlington (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACarol Holt ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.6 mi
  • CT A Howard MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD0.1 mi
  • AMansfield Summit High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Sierra Elite Estates

The median home is worth $461,000, 51% higher than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,140 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median home value51% higher than Arlington$461,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than Arlington2.6x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points higher than Arlington93%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points higher than Arlington90%54%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Arlington0%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington199919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,140
Mortgage payment
$2,523
Property tax
$617

Based on a $461,000 home in Sierra Elite Estates, 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 income139% higher than Arlington$180,000$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Arlington2.7%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Arlington0%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Arlington61%33%34%
Average commute8% higher than Arlington29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Arlington22%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Arlington2.0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Arlington94%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Sierra Elite Estates

Under 1825%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6449%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black27%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race5.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Arlington

  1. 1AWebb
  2. 3B+Western TrailsMedian rent $2,080
  3. 4B-Southwest ArlingtonMedian rent $1,840
  4. 5B-La FronteraMedian rent $2,150
  5. 6B-Arlington LakesideMedian rent $1,360
  6. 7B-Fox RunMedian rent $1,820
  7. 8B-West ArlingtonMedian rent $1,620
  8. 9C+LindbergMedian rent $1,530

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Lakes of Highland GlenPearland
  2. ANorthwest RockwallRockwall
  3. A-East ParkerParker

Questions about Sierra Elite Estates

Is Sierra Elite Estates a good place to live?

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Sierra Elite Estates?

The median home is worth $461,000, 51% higher than the Arlington median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve Sierra Elite Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Carol Holt Elementary (elementary, rated A), T A Howard Middle (middle, rated C) and Mansfield Summit High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Sierra Elite Estates 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.