Neighborhood in Burleson, Johnson County

Living in Central Burleson, Burleson

B

1st of 5areas in Burleson
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burleson overall: A-

Central Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
2,190
Median rent
$1,770
Median home value
$379,000
Household income
$137,700
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Central Burleson

Central Burleson is an area in Burleson with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 58% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 5 areas in Burleson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Central Burleson

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $137,700, 47% higher than the Burleson median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Central Burleson

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

Central Burleson report card

Each grade compares Central Burleson 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 $1,770, homes cost 2.7x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $137,700, 4.5% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 14% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    64% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Burleson compared with Burleson

Better than Burleson

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 64%30 points higher than Burleson (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%23 points higher than Burleson (72%)
  • Median household income: $137,70047% higher than Burleson ($93,928)

Worse than Burleson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 82%35 points higher than Burleson (46%)
  • Median rent: $1,7705% higher than Burleson ($1,685)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.1%2 points higher than Burleson (7.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ANorth Joshua ElementaryElementary, Joshua ISD1.3 mi
  • BTom and Nita Nichols MiddleMiddle, Joshua ISD1.6 mi
  • BBurleson High SchoolHigh, Burleson ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Central Burleson

Median rent in Central Burleson is $1,770 a month, 5% higher than the Burleson median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $379,000, 23% higher than the Burleson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,467 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurlesonTexas
Median rent5% higher than Burleson$1,770$1,685$1,403
Median home value23% higher than Burleson$379,000$308,200$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Burleson2.7x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points higher than Burleson82%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Burleson95%72%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Burleson2.0%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burleson200820021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,467
Mortgage payment
$2,075
Property tax
$393
Median rent, for comparison
$1,770

Based on a $379,000 home in Central Burleson, 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 income47% higher than Burleson$137,700$93,928$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Burleson4.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Burleson9.1%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points higher than Burleson64%34%34%
Average commute8% lower than Burleson28 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Burleson14%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Burleson0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Burleson100%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Burleson

Under 1829%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6442%
65 and over7.7%
Race and ethnicity
White92%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black2.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Burleson

  1. 2B-Northwest BurlesonMedian rent $2,150
  2. 3C+North BurlesonMedian rent $2,060
  3. 4CNortheast BurlesonMedian rent $1,570
  4. 5C-Bluebird MeadowsMedian rent $1,480

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Deer CoveArlington
  2. BNortheast ManvelManvel
  3. B+Windsor LakesConroe

Questions about Central Burleson

Is Central Burleson a good place to live?

Central Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Burleson?

Median rent in Central Burleson is $1,770 a month, 5% higher than the Burleson median. The median home is worth $379,000, 23% higher than the Burleson median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Burleson.

What schools serve Central Burleson?

The closest rated public schools are North Joshua Elementary (elementary, rated A), Tom and Nita Nichols Middle (middle, rated B) and Burleson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Burleson 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.