Neighborhood in Colleyville, Tarrant County

Living in Central Colleyville, Colleyville

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6th of 6areas in Colleyville
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Colleyville overall: A+

Central Colleyville covers part of Colleyville, TX, home to about 9,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Colleyville. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
9,420
Median rent
$2,120
Median home value
$738,000
Household income
$208,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Central Colleyville

Central Colleyville is an area in Colleyville with about 9,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 35% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 6 areas in Colleyville, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Colleyville

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $2,120, 35% lower than the Colleyville median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Colleyville

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

Central Colleyville report card

Each grade compares Central Colleyville 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 $2,120, homes cost 3.5x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $208,700, 3.8% unemployed.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 35 violent crimes per 100k, 485 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 28% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.2% of adults uninsured.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Colleyville compared with Colleyville

Better than Colleyville

  • Median rent: $2,12035% lower than Colleyville ($3,263)
  • Vacant homes: 0.5%3 points lower than Colleyville (3.5%)

Worse than Colleyville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%14 points higher than Colleyville (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%5 points lower than Colleyville (97%)
  • Average commute: 26 min7% higher than Colleyville (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALiberty ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD0.7 mi
  • BColleyville MiddleMiddle, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD1.4 mi
  • BBirdville High SchoolHigh, Birdville ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Colleyville

Median rent in Central Colleyville is $2,120 a month, 35% lower than the Colleyville median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $738,000, 6% lower than the Colleyville median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,842 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereColleyvilleTexas
Median rent35% lower than Colleyville$2,120$3,263$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Colleyville$738,000$784,900$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Colleyville3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Colleyville67%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Colleyville92%97%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Colleyville0.5%3.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Colleyville199519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,842
Mortgage payment
$4,040
Property tax
$802
Median rent, for comparison
$2,120

Based on a $738,000 home in Central Colleyville, 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

MeasureHereColleyvilleTexas
Median household income4% lower than Colleyville$208,700$218,328$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Colleyville3.8%3.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Colleyville2.9%2.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Colleyville68%69%34%
Average commute7% higher than Colleyville26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Colleyville28%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Colleyville1.6%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Colleyville100%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Central Colleyville

Under 1822%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6445%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black2.0%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Colleyville

  1. 1A+South ColleyvilleMedian rent $1,410
  2. 2A+North Colleyville
  3. 3A+Southeast ColleyvilleMedian rent $2,200
  4. 4AEast ColleyvilleMedian rent $2,590
  5. 5AColleyville PlazaMedian rent $2,850

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ACentral SouthlakeSouthlake
  2. ASouth SouthlakeSouthlake
  3. APreserve at Stone OakRound Rock

Questions about Central Colleyville

Is Central Colleyville a good place to live?

Central Colleyville covers part of Colleyville, TX, home to about 9,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Colleyville. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Colleyville?

Median rent in Central Colleyville is $2,120 a month, 35% lower than the Colleyville median. The median home is worth $738,000, 6% lower than the Colleyville median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Colleyville.

What schools serve Central Colleyville?

The closest rated public schools are Liberty Elementary (elementary, rated A), Colleyville Middle (middle, rated B) and Birdville High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Colleyville 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.