Neighborhood in Cleburne, Johnson County

Living in Chisholm Hills, Cleburne

C-

9th of 15areas in Cleburne
Overall score 35 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cleburne overall: C

Chisholm Hills is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
1,930
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$233,000
Household income
$97,600
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Chisholm Hills

Chisholm Hills is a neighborhood in Cleburne with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 15 areas in Cleburne, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Chisholm Hills

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,600, 38% higher than the Cleburne median.

Cons of living in Chisholm Hills

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,530, 16% higher than the Cleburne median.
  • Higher unemployment. 5.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.0% across Cleburne.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Chisholm Hills report card

Each grade compares Chisholm Hills with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,530, homes cost 2.4x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,600, 5.5% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 172 violent crimes per 100k, 877 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 0.2% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Chisholm Hills compared with Cleburne

Better than Cleburne

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%21 points lower than Cleburne (53%)
  • Median household income: $97,60038% higher than Cleburne ($70,656)
  • Average commute: 18 min29% lower than Cleburne (25 min)

Worse than Cleburne

  • Vacant homes: 15%7 points higher than Cleburne (7.6%)
  • Median rent: $1,53016% higher than Cleburne ($1,322)
  • Unemployment rate: 5.5%4 points higher than Cleburne (2.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DMarti ElementaryElementary, Cleburne ISD0.8 mi
  • CAd Wheat MiddleMiddle, Cleburne ISD1.1 mi
  • CCleburne High SchoolHigh, Cleburne ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Chisholm Hills

Median rent in Chisholm Hills is $1,530 a month, 16% higher than the Cleburne median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $233,000, 5% higher than the Cleburne median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,554 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCleburneTexas
Median rent16% higher than Cleburne$1,530$1,322$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Cleburne$233,000$221,100$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Cleburne2.4x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Cleburne32%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Cleburne67%60%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Cleburne15%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cleburne198119831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,554
Mortgage payment
$1,275
Property tax
$279
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $233,000 home in Chisholm Hills, 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

MeasureHereCleburneTexas
Median household income38% higher than Cleburne$97,600$70,656$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Cleburne5.5%2.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Cleburne4.8%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Cleburne18%20%34%
Average commute29% lower than Cleburne18 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Cleburne0.2%3.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cleburne0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Cleburne96%91%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 stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Chisholm Hills

Under 1832%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6438%
65 and over5.6%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black4.3%
Asian2.8%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Cleburne

  1. 1A-Bellevue PlaceMedian rent $1,700
  2. 2B+HeardMedian rent $710
  3. 3B+Westhill TerraceMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4BCross Creek EstatesMedian rent $2,710
  5. 5BStephensMedian rent $1,310
  6. 6BScruggsMedian rent $1,510
  7. 7BPlacid AcresMedian rent $1,710
  8. 8CChamber EastMedian rent $1,160

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+PaulannSan Angelo
  2. C-West MarshallMarshall
  3. D+West Texas CityTexas City

Questions about Chisholm Hills

Is Chisholm Hills a good place to live?

Chisholm Hills is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Chisholm Hills?

Median rent in Chisholm Hills is $1,530 a month, 16% higher than the Cleburne median. The median home is worth $233,000, 5% higher than the Cleburne median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Cleburne.

What schools serve Chisholm Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Marti Elementary (elementary, rated D), Ad Wheat Middle (middle, rated C) and Cleburne High School (high, rated C). 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 Chisholm Hills 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.