Neighborhood in Burleson, Johnson County

Living in Bluebird Meadows, Burleson

C-

5th of 5areas in Burleson
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burleson overall: A-

Bluebird Meadows is a neighborhood in Burleson, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant1.5 mi
Gym1.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
2,880
Median rent
$1,480
Median home value
$368,000
Household income
$107,800
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Bluebird Meadows

Bluebird Meadows is a neighborhood in Burleson with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2011), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 5 areas in Burleson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Bluebird Meadows

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,480, 12% lower than the Burleson median.

Cons of living in Bluebird Meadows

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 31 for Burleson as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Bluebird Meadows report card

Each grade compares Bluebird Meadows 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 $1,480, homes cost 3.4x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $107,800, 4.2% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 155 violent crimes per 100k, 743 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 13% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Bluebird Meadows compared with Burleson

Better than Burleson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%7 points higher than Burleson (72%)
  • Median household income: $107,80015% higher than Burleson ($93,928)
  • Median rent: $1,48012% lower than Burleson ($1,685)

Worse than Burleson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 83%36 points higher than Burleson (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%16 points lower than Burleson (34%)
  • Average commute: 35 min14% higher than Burleson (31 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCaddo Grove ElementaryElementary, Joshua ISD1.1 mi
  • BR C Loflin MiddleMiddle, Joshua ISD1.2 mi
  • BJoshua High SchoolHigh, Joshua ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Bluebird Meadows

Median rent in Bluebird Meadows is $1,480 a month, 12% lower than the Burleson median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $368,000, 19% higher than the Burleson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,472 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurlesonTexas
Median rent12% lower than Burleson$1,480$1,685$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Burleson$368,000$308,200$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Burleson3.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than Burleson83%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Burleson79%72%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Burleson0%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burleson201120021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,472
Mortgage payment
$2,014
Property tax
$457
Median rent, for comparison
$1,480

Based on a $368,000 home in Bluebird Meadows, 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

MeasureHereBurlesonTexas
Median household income15% higher than Burleson$107,800$93,928$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Burleson4.2%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Burleson2.7%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Burleson18%34%34%
Average commute14% higher than Burleson35 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Burleson13%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Burleson0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Burleson97%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Bluebird Meadows

Under 1819%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6454%
65 and over9.8%
Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black3.2%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Burleson

  1. 1BCentral BurlesonMedian rent $1,770
  2. 2B-Northwest BurlesonMedian rent $2,150
  3. 3C+North BurlesonMedian rent $2,060
  4. 4CNortheast BurlesonMedian rent $1,570

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Luby AcresFate
  2. CSoutheast RosenbergRosenberg
  3. C-South MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Bluebird Meadows

Is Bluebird Meadows a good place to live?

Bluebird Meadows is a neighborhood in Burleson, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Bluebird Meadows?

Median rent in Bluebird Meadows is $1,480 a month, 12% lower than the Burleson median. The median home is worth $368,000, 19% higher than the Burleson median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Burleson.

What schools serve Bluebird Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Caddo Grove Elementary (elementary, rated C), R C Loflin Middle (middle, rated B) and Joshua High School (high, rated B). 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 Bluebird Meadows 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.