Neighborhood in Burleson, Johnson County

Living in Northeast Burleson, Burleson

C

4th of 5areas in Burleson
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Burleson overall: A-

Northeast Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 26,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
26,730
Median rent
$1,570
Median home value
$291,000
Household income
$79,000
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Burleson

Northeast Burleson is an area in Burleson with about 26,700 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Burleson is C. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Burleson, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Burleson

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

Northeast Burleson report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 $1,570, homes cost 3.7x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $79,000, 3.5% unemployed.

    54 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 30 min, 11% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Burleson compared with Burleson

Better than Burleson

  • Median rent: $1,5707% lower than Burleson ($1,685)
  • Average commute: 30 min4% lower than Burleson (31 min)

Worse than Burleson

  • Median household income: $79,00016% lower than Burleson ($93,928)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%6 points lower than Burleson (72%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%5 points higher than Burleson (46%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMound ElementaryElementary, Burleson ISD0.1 mi
  • CHughes MiddleMiddle, Burleson ISD0.3 mi
  • BBurleson High SchoolHigh, Burleson ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Burleson

Median rent in Northeast Burleson is $1,570 a month, 7% lower than the Burleson median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $291,000, 6% lower than the Burleson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,987 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBurlesonTexas
Median rent7% lower than Burleson$1,570$1,685$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Burleson$291,000$308,200$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Burleson3.7x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Burleson52%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Burleson66%72%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Burleson5.1%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Burleson199120021992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,987
Mortgage payment
$1,593
Property tax
$395
Median rent, for comparison
$1,570

Based on a $291,000 home in Northeast 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 income16% lower than Burleson$79,000$93,928$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Burleson3.5%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Burleson6.7%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Burleson30%34%34%
Average commute4% lower than Burleson30 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Burleson11%10.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Burleson0.3%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Burleson96%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northeast Burleson

Under 1826%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6438%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black5.0%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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. 5C-Bluebird MeadowsMedian rent $1,480

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-South ConroeConroe
  2. C-Central Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  3. B-West ArlingtonArlington

Questions about Northeast Burleson

Is Northeast Burleson a good place to live?

Northeast Burleson covers part of Burleson, TX, home to about 26,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Burleson. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Burleson?

Renters in Northeast Burleson pay a median of $1,570 a month, 7% lower than the Burleson median. The median home is worth $291,000, 6% lower than the Burleson median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Burleson.

What schools serve Northeast Burleson?

The closest rated public schools are Mound 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 15 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.