Neighborhood in Corsicana, Navarro County

Living in North Corsicana, Corsicana

B-

1st of 4areas in Corsicana
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corsicana overall: D+

North Corsicana covers part of Corsicana, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Corsicana. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (4 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
2,640
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$225,000
Household income
$109,400
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in North Corsicana

North Corsicana is an area in Corsicana with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for North Corsicana is B-. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Corsicana, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in North Corsicana

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $109,400, 91% higher than the Corsicana median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Corsicana

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,800, 65% higher than the Corsicana median.
  • 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 river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

North Corsicana report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,800, homes cost 2.1x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $109,400, 2.1% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 65 of 100 on the state rating.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 444 violent crimes per 100k, 2,070 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 16 min, 8.9% work from home.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

North Corsicana compared with Corsicana

Better than Corsicana

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%44 points lower than Corsicana (44%)
  • Median household income: $109,40091% higher than Corsicana ($57,212)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.6%18 points lower than Corsicana (18%)

Worse than Corsicana

  • Median rent: $1,80065% higher than Corsicana ($1,093)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Corsicana (2.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FFannin ElementaryElementary, Corsicana ISD0.6 mi
  • DCollins IntermediateMiddle, Corsicana ISD0.7 mi
  • DCorsicana High SchoolHigh, Corsicana ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in North Corsicana

Median rent in North Corsicana is $1,800 a month, 65% higher than the Corsicana median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $225,000, 33% higher than the Corsicana median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,406 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCorsicanaTexas
Median rent65% higher than Corsicana$1,800$1,093$1,403
Median home value33% higher than Corsicana$225,000$168,900$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Corsicana2.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points lower than Corsicana0%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Corsicana61%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Corsicana5.7%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corsicana197519741992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,406
Mortgage payment
$1,232
Property tax
$174
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $225,000 home in North Corsicana, 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

MeasureHereCorsicanaTexas
Median household income91% higher than Corsicana$109,400$57,212$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Corsicana2.1%6.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Corsicana0.6%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Corsicana21%16%34%
Average commute22% lower than Corsicana16 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Corsicana8.9%6.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Corsicana0%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Corsicana93%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in North Corsicana

Under 1826%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6429%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race12%

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

Other neighborhoods in Corsicana

  1. 2D+Northeast CorsicanaMedian rent $910
  2. 3D+Central CorsicanaMedian rent $1,150
  3. 4D-East CorsicanaMedian rent $290

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-BriarwoodWest Odessa
  2. B-Country Club EstatesKilgore
  3. C-Chisholm HillsCleburne

Questions about North Corsicana

Is North Corsicana a good place to live?

North Corsicana covers part of Corsicana, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Corsicana. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Corsicana?

Renters in North Corsicana pay a median of $1,800 a month, 65% higher than the Corsicana median. The median home is worth $225,000, 33% higher than the Corsicana median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Corsicana.

What schools serve North Corsicana?

The closest rated public schools are Fannin Elementary (elementary, rated F), Collins Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Corsicana High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Corsicana 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.