Neighborhood in Cleburne, Johnson County

Living in Towne North Estates, Cleburne

D+

11th of 15areas in Cleburne
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cleburne overall: C

Towne North Estates is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
2,430
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$235,000
Household income
$46,000
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
23%
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What it's like to live in Towne North Estates

Towne North Estates is a neighborhood in Cleburne with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (77% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Towne North Estates is D+. That puts it 11th of 15 areas we grade in Cleburne, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Towne North Estates

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Towne North Estates

  • Higher poverty. 18% of residents live below the poverty line, against 10% across Cleburne.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Towne North Estates report card

Each grade compares Towne North Estates 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 $1,320, homes cost 5.1x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $46,000, 0% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 0.8% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    23% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    68% of homes have broadband.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

Towne North Estates compared with Cleburne

Better than Cleburne

  • Average commute: 18 min29% lower than Cleburne (25 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%10 points lower than Cleburne (53%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%8 points lower than Cleburne (7.6%)

Worse than Cleburne

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 23%37 points lower than Cleburne (60%)
  • Home value to income: 5.1x63% higher than Cleburne (3.1x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 68%23 points lower than Cleburne (91%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCooke ElementaryElementary, Cleburne ISD0.7 mi
  • CAd Wheat MiddleMiddle, Cleburne ISD0.8 mi
  • CCleburne High SchoolHigh, Cleburne ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Towne North Estates

Median rent in Towne North Estates is $1,320 a month, about the same as the Cleburne median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $235,000, 6% higher than the Cleburne median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,565 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCleburneTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Cleburne$1,320$1,322$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Cleburne$235,000$221,100$283,800
Home value to income63% higher than Cleburne5.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Cleburne42%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points lower than Cleburne23%60%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Cleburne0%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cleburne199519831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,565
Mortgage payment
$1,286
Property tax
$279
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $235,000 home in Towne North Estates, 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 income35% lower than Cleburne$46,000$70,656$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Cleburne0%2.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Cleburne18%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 Cleburne0.8%3.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Cleburne2.1%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet23 points lower than Cleburne68%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 Towne North Estates

Under 1820%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6433%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black3.5%
Asian2.0%
Other or more than one race28%

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+South HendersonHenderson
  2. C-East McKinneyMcKinney
  3. D+Central VictoriaVictoria

Questions about Towne North Estates

Is Towne North Estates a good place to live?

Towne North Estates is a neighborhood in Cleburne, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 15 areas we score in Cleburne. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Towne North Estates?

Renters in Towne North Estates pay a median of $1,320 a month, about the same as the Cleburne median. The median home is worth $235,000, 6% higher than the Cleburne median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Cleburne.

What schools serve Towne North Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Cooke 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 Towne North Estates 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.