Neighborhood in Azle, Tarrant County

Living in Central Azle, Azle

C+

1st of 3areas in Azle
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Azle overall: D

Central Azle covers part of Azle, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Azle. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
4,320
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$268,000
Household income
$62,500
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Central Azle

Central Azle is an area in Azle with about 4,300 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 36% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Azle, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Central Azle

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Azle

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

Central Azle report card

Each grade compares Central Azle 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 $1,470, homes cost 4.3x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $62,500, 1.7% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 187 violent crimes per 100k, 1,479 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 29 min, 13% work from home.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Azle compared with Azle

Better than Azle

  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%4 points higher than Azle (92%)
  • Vacant homes: 2.7%4 points lower than Azle (6.6%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.2%3 points higher than Azle (1.8%)

Worse than Azle

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 81%20 points higher than Azle (61%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%9 points lower than Azle (22%)
  • Median rent: $1,47010% higher than Azle ($1,333)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWalnut Creek ElementaryElementary, Azle ISD0.1 mi
  • CW E Hoover ElementaryMiddle, Azle ISD1.2 mi
  • BAzle High SchoolHigh, Azle ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Azle

Median rent in Central Azle is $1,470 a month, 10% higher than the Azle median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $268,000, 7% lower than the Azle median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,879 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAzleTexas
Median rent10% higher than Azle$1,470$1,333$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Azle$268,000$287,100$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Azle4.3x4.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Azle81%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Azle70%68%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Azle2.7%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Azle198519871992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,879
Mortgage payment
$1,467
Property tax
$412
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $268,000 home in Central Azle, 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

MeasureHereAzleTexas
Median household income9% lower than Azle$62,500$68,514$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Azle1.7%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Azle9.4%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Azle13%22%34%
Average commute6% lower than Azle29 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Azle13%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Azle5.2%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Azle96%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Azle

Under 1823%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6439%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black0%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race7.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Azle

  1. 2CSouth AzleMedian rent $1,230
  2. 3DSoutheast AzleMedian rent $1,330

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Wydewood EstatesMidland
  2. D+SongwoodHouston
  3. BNorthwest GarlandGarland

Questions about Central Azle

Is Central Azle a good place to live?

Central Azle covers part of Azle, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Azle. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Azle?

Median rent in Central Azle is $1,470 a month, 10% higher than the Azle median. The median home is worth $268,000, 7% lower than the Azle median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.2x across Azle.

What schools serve Central Azle?

The closest rated public schools are Walnut Creek Elementary (elementary, rated B), W E Hoover Elementary (middle, rated C) and Azle 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 Azle 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.