Neighborhood in Deer Park, Harris County

Living in Central Deer Park, Deer Park

C+

4th of 5areas in Deer Park
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Deer Park overall: B+

Central Deer Park covers part of Deer Park, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Deer Park. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
7,350
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$246,000
Household income
$117,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Central Deer Park

Central Deer Park is an area in Deer Park with about 7,400 residents, homes built around 1974, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Deer Park is C+. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Deer Park, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Deer Park

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Deer Park

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.8% across Deer Park.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Deer Park report card

Each grade compares Central Deer Park 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 $1,430, homes cost 2.1x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $117,500, 9.4% unemployed.

    57 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, 99 violent crimes per 100k, 1,028 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.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 6.7% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Deer Park compared with Deer Park

Better than Deer Park

  • Home value to income: 2.1x20% lower than Deer Park (2.6x)
  • Median household income: $117,50017% higher than Deer Park ($100,382)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.8%4 points lower than Deer Park (9.2%)

Worse than Deer Park

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%9 points lower than Deer Park (78%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%9 points lower than Deer Park (95%)
  • Average commute: 28 min16% higher than Deer Park (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCarpenter ElementaryElementary, Deer Park ISD1.2 mi
  • BDeer Park Junior HighMiddle, Deer Park ISD1 mi
  • BDeer Park High SchoolHigh, Deer Park ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Deer Park

Median rent in Central Deer Park is $1,430 a month, 8% higher than the Deer Park median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $246,000, 7% lower than the Deer Park median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,713 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDeer ParkTexas
Median rent8% higher than Deer Park$1,430$1,318$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Deer Park$246,000$264,600$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Deer Park2.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Deer Park59%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Deer Park69%78%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Deer Park8.2%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Deer Park197419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,713
Mortgage payment
$1,347
Property tax
$366
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $246,000 home in Central Deer Park, 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

MeasureHereDeer ParkTexas
Median household income17% higher than Deer Park$117,500$100,382$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Deer Park9.4%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Deer Park4.8%9.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Deer Park25%27%34%
Average commute16% higher than Deer Park28 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Deer Park6.7%9.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Deer Park1.3%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Deer Park86%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Deer Park

Under 1824%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6437%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Deer Park

  1. 1APecan PlantationMedian rent $1,100
  2. 2A-Park PlaceMedian rent $1,470
  3. 3B-Southwest Deer ParkMedian rent $2,140
  4. 5D+South Deer ParkMedian rent $1,200

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+North HitchcockHitchcock
  2. B-Cielo Vista EastEl Paso
  3. C+Central Harker HeightsHarker Heights

Questions about Central Deer Park

Is Central Deer Park a good place to live?

Central Deer Park covers part of Deer Park, TX, home to about 7,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Deer Park. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Central Deer Park?

Renters in Central Deer Park pay a median of $1,430 a month, 8% higher than the Deer Park median. The median home is worth $246,000, 7% lower than the Deer Park median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Deer Park.

What schools serve Central Deer Park?

The closest rated public schools are Carpenter Elementary (elementary, rated D), Deer Park Junior High (middle, rated B) and Deer Park 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 Deer Park 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.