Neighborhood in Burleson, Johnson County

Living in North Burleson, Burleson

C+

3rd of 5areas in Burleson
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burleson overall: A-

North Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 16,800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
16,800
Median rent
$2,060
Median home value
$322,000
Household income
$106,800
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in North Burleson

North Burleson is an area in Burleson with about 16,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 50% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Burleson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in North Burleson

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in North Burleson

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,060, 22% higher than the Burleson median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Burleson report card

Each grade compares North 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 C

    Median rent $2,060, homes cost 3.0x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $106,800, 3.1% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 33 min, 9.7% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

North Burleson compared with Burleson

Better than Burleson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 41%6 points lower than Burleson (46%)
  • Median household income: $106,80014% higher than Burleson ($93,928)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 38%4 points higher than Burleson (34%)

Worse than Burleson

  • Median rent: $2,06022% higher than Burleson ($1,685)
  • Average commute: 33 min7% higher than Burleson (31 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.0%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.

  • BIrene Clinkscale ElementaryElementary, Burleson ISD0.5 mi
  • CHughes MiddleMiddle, Burleson ISD1.9 mi
  • BBurleson High SchoolHigh, Burleson ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in North Burleson

Median rent in North Burleson is $2,060 a month, 22% higher than the Burleson median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $322,000, 4% higher than the Burleson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,264 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurlesonTexas
Median rent22% higher than Burleson$2,060$1,685$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Burleson$322,000$308,200$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Burleson3.0x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Burleson41%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Burleson70%72%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Burleson3.0%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burleson200820021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,264
Mortgage payment
$1,763
Property tax
$501
Median rent, for comparison
$2,060

Based on a $322,000 home in North 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 income14% higher than Burleson$106,800$93,928$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Burleson3.1%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Burleson9.0%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Burleson38%34%34%
Average commute7% higher than Burleson33 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Burleson9.7%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Burleson0.4%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Burleson94%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Burleson

Under 1836%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6435%
65 and over8.2%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black6.8%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race8.5%

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. 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-Creekview EstatesRoyse City
  2. B-West ArlingtonArlington
  3. CCypress FallsHouston

Questions about North Burleson

Is North Burleson a good place to live?

North Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 16,800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Burleson?

Median rent in North Burleson is $2,060 a month, 22% higher than the Burleson median. The median home is worth $322,000, 4% higher than the Burleson median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Burleson.

What schools serve North Burleson?

The closest rated public schools are Irene Clinkscale Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hughes Middle (middle, rated C) and Burleson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups 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.