Neighborhood in Cleburne, Johnson County

Living in Placid Acres, Cleburne

B

7th of 15areas in Cleburne
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cleburne overall: C

Placid Acres is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
1,380
Median rent
$1,710
Median home value
$476,000
Household income
$130,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Placid Acres

Placid Acres is a neighborhood in Cleburne with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 15 areas in Cleburne, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Placid Acres

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $130,100, 84% higher than the Cleburne median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Placid Acres

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,710, 29% higher than the Cleburne median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Placid Acres report card

Each grade compares Placid Acres 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 $1,710, homes cost 3.7x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $130,100, 1.1% unemployed.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    41 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 3.4% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

Placid Acres compared with Cleburne

Better than Cleburne

  • Median household income: $130,10084% higher than Cleburne ($70,656)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%23 points higher than Cleburne (20%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%13 points higher than Cleburne (60%)

Worse than Cleburne

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%47 points higher than Cleburne (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,71029% higher than Cleburne ($1,322)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 84%7 points lower than Cleburne (91%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BColeman ElementaryElementary, Cleburne ISD0.7 mi
  • CAd Wheat MiddleMiddle, Cleburne ISD0.9 mi
  • CCleburne High SchoolHigh, Cleburne ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Placid Acres

Median rent in Placid Acres is $1,710 a month, 29% higher than the Cleburne median. A household would need about $68,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $476,000, 115% higher than the Cleburne median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,885 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCleburneTexas
Median rent29% higher than Cleburne$1,710$1,322$1,403
Median home value115% higher than Cleburne$476,000$221,100$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Cleburne3.7x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points higher than Cleburne100%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Cleburne74%60%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Cleburne0%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cleburne197919831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,885
Mortgage payment
$2,605
Property tax
$280
Median rent, for comparison
$1,710

Based on a $476,000 home in Placid Acres, 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 income84% higher than Cleburne$130,100$70,656$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Cleburne1.1%2.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Cleburne5.3%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than Cleburne43%20%34%
Average commute20% lower than Cleburne20 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Cleburne3.4%3.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Cleburne4.5%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Cleburne84%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Placid Acres

Under 1819%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6440%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race8.6%

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. 8CChamber EastMedian rent $1,160
  8. 9C-Chisholm HillsMedian rent $1,530

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSpringdaleOdessa
  2. B+Grandview PlaceAustin
  3. B+East BryanBryan

Questions about Placid Acres

Is Placid Acres a good place to live?

Placid Acres is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on jobs and income and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Placid Acres?

Median rent in Placid Acres is $1,710 a month, 29% higher than the Cleburne median. The median home is worth $476,000, 115% higher than the Cleburne median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Cleburne.

What schools serve Placid Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Coleman 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 Placid Acres 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.