Neighborhood in Benbrook, Tarrant County

Living in Central Benbrook, Benbrook

B

2nd of 4areas in Benbrook
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Benbrook overall: B+

Central Benbrook covers part of Benbrook, TX, home to about 11,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Benbrook. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
11,440
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$337,000
Household income
$108,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Central Benbrook

Central Benbrook is an area in Benbrook with about 11,400 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in Benbrook, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Benbrook

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Benbrook

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

Central Benbrook report card

Each grade compares Central Benbrook 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+

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 3.1x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $108,200, 3.0% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 191 violent crimes per 100k, 1,511 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.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 11% work from home.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Benbrook compared with Benbrook

Better than Benbrook

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 47%11 points lower than Benbrook (58%)
  • Median household income: $108,20025% higher than Benbrook ($86,292)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x9% lower than Benbrook (3.4x)

Worse than Benbrook

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%3 points lower than Benbrook (67%)
  • Average commute: 27 min6% higher than Benbrook (25 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWaverly Park ElementaryElementary, Fort Worth ISD1.4 mi
  • FLeonard MiddleMiddle, Fort Worth ISD1.6 mi
  • DWestern Hills High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Central Benbrook

Median rent in Central Benbrook is $1,600 a month, about the same as the Benbrook median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $337,000, 14% higher than the Benbrook median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,252 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBenbrookTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Benbrook$1,600$1,566$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Benbrook$337,000$296,400$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Benbrook3.1x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Benbrook47%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Benbrook65%67%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Benbrook4.2%6.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Benbrook198319831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,252
Mortgage payment
$1,845
Property tax
$408
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $337,000 home in Central Benbrook, 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

MeasureHereBenbrookTexas
Median household income25% higher than Benbrook$108,200$86,292$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Benbrook3.0%4.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Benbrook4.3%5.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Benbrook43%44%34%
Average commute6% higher than Benbrook27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Benbrook11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Benbrook1.0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Benbrook98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Central Benbrook

Under 1827%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6438%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black2.8%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Benbrook

  1. 1B+Southwest BenbrookMedian rent $1,710
  2. 3C-North BenbrookMedian rent $1,470
  3. 4C-East BenbrookMedian rent $1,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNorth Sugar LandSugar Land
  2. B+Loma VerdeNew Braunfels
  3. BNortheast Fort WorthFort Worth

Questions about Central Benbrook

Is Central Benbrook a good place to live?

Central Benbrook covers part of Benbrook, TX, home to about 11,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Benbrook. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Benbrook?

Median rent in Central Benbrook is $1,600 a month, about the same as the Benbrook median. The median home is worth $337,000, 14% higher than the Benbrook median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Benbrook.

What schools serve Central Benbrook?

The closest rated public schools are Waverly Park Elementary (elementary, rated B), Leonard Middle (middle, rated F) and Western Hills High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Benbrook 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.