Neighborhood in Cleburne, Johnson County
Living in Eastern Heights, Cleburne
13th of 15areas in Cleburne
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cleburne overall: C
Eastern Heights is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (15 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.4 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 3.7 mi |
| Childcare | 2.2 mi |
| Library | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,070
- Median rent
- $1,570
- Median home value
- $132,000
- Household income
- $65,700
- Average commute
- 41 min
- Homes owned
- 75%
What it's like to live in Eastern Heights
Eastern Heights is a neighborhood in Cleburne with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 38% of households with children.
Our grade for Eastern Heights is D. That puts it 13th of 15 areas we grade in Cleburne, a city that gets a C overall.
Pros of living in Eastern Heights
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in Eastern Heights
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,570, 19% higher than the Cleburne median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 41 minutes, against 25 for Cleburne as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
Eastern Heights report card
Each grade compares Eastern Heights 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 $1,570, homes cost 2.0x income.
72 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $65,700, 0.8% unemployed.
52 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
38 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 172 violent crimes per 100k, 877 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
29 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D-
Average commute 41 min, 8.6% work from home.
15 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
15 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
33% of adults uninsured.
1 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
75% of homes owner-occupied.
29 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
91% of homes have broadband.
41 of 100 vs TX areas
Eastern Heights compared with Cleburne
Better than Cleburne
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%15 points higher than Cleburne (60%)
- Home value to income: 2.0x36% lower than Cleburne (3.1x)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%14 points lower than Cleburne (53%)
Worse than Cleburne
- Average commute: 41 min60% higher than Cleburne (25 min)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 33%13 points higher than Cleburne (20%)
- Vacant homes: 16%9 points higher than Cleburne (7.6%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BSanta Fe ElementaryElementary, Cleburne ISD0.7 mi
- CAd Wheat MiddleMiddle, Cleburne ISD3.3 mi
- CCleburne High SchoolHigh, Cleburne ISD3.5 mi
Cost of living in Eastern Heights
Median rent in Eastern Heights is $1,570 a month, 19% higher than the Cleburne median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $132,000, 40% lower than the Cleburne median, which means a monthly payment of about $862 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Cleburne | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent19% higher than Cleburne | $1,570 | $1,322 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% lower than Cleburne | $132,000 | $221,100 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income36% lower than Cleburne | 2.0x | 3.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Cleburne | 39% | 53% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Cleburne | 75% | 60% | 63% |
| Vacant homes9 points higher than Cleburne | 16% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cleburne | 1967 | 1983 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $723
- Property tax
- $139
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,570
Based on a $132,000 home in Eastern Heights, 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
| Measure | Here | Cleburne | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income7% lower than Cleburne | $65,700 | $70,656 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Cleburne | 0.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Cleburne | 10% | 10% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Cleburne | 16% | 20% | 34% |
| Average commute60% higher than Cleburne | 41 min | 25 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Cleburne | 8.6% | 3.6% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cleburne | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Cleburne | 91% | 91% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Eastern Heights
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Cleburne
- 1A-Bellevue PlaceMedian rent $1,700
- 2B+HeardMedian rent $710
- 3B+Westhill TerraceMedian rent $1,700
- 4BCross Creek EstatesMedian rent $2,710
- 5BStephensMedian rent $1,310
- 6BScruggsMedian rent $1,510
- 7BPlacid AcresMedian rent $1,710
- 8CChamber EastMedian rent $1,160
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
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Questions about Eastern Heights
Is Eastern Heights a good place to live?
Eastern Heights is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Eastern Heights?
Renters in Eastern Heights pay a median of $1,570 a month, 19% higher than the Cleburne median. The median home is worth $132,000, 40% lower than the Cleburne median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Cleburne.
What schools serve Eastern Heights?
The closest rated public schools are Santa Fe Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Eastern Heights 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.