Neighborhood in Hitchcock, Galveston County

Living in Central Hitchcock, Hitchcock

F

4th of 4areas in Hitchcock
Overall score 3 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Hitchcock overall: F

Central Hitchcock covers part of Hitchcock, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Hitchcock. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store5.3 mi
Pharmacy5.4 mi
Park4.3 mi
Cafe7.5 mi
Restaurant1.8 mi
Gym7.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care7.2 mi
Childcare6.2 mi
Library5.2 mi

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

Population
1,780
Median rent
$1,380
Median home value
$330,000
Household income
$74,300
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Central Hitchcock

Central Hitchcock is an area in Hitchcock with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 34% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 4 areas in Hitchcock, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Central Hitchcock

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Hitchcock

  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.5% across Hitchcock.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 5.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 29 for Hitchcock as a whole.

Central Hitchcock report card

Each grade compares Central Hitchcock 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 $1,380, homes cost 4.4x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $74,300, 12% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 331 violent crimes per 100k, 1,297 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 4.1% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Hitchcock compared with Hitchcock

Better than Hitchcock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%28 points higher than Hitchcock (68%)
  • Vacant homes: 4.2%5 points lower than Hitchcock (9.0%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%2 points higher than Hitchcock (84%)

Worse than Hitchcock

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%39 points higher than Hitchcock (61%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x75% higher than Hitchcock (2.5x)
  • Average commute: 35 min20% higher than Hitchcock (29 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DStewart ElementaryElementary, Hitchcock ISD5.1 mi
  • CCrosby MiddleMiddle, Hitchcock ISD5.2 mi
  • BHitchcock High SchoolHigh, Hitchcock ISD5 mi

Cost of living in Central Hitchcock

Median rent in Central Hitchcock is $1,380 a month, about the same as the Hitchcock median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $330,000, 75% higher than the Hitchcock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,051 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHitchcockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Hitchcock$1,380$1,380$1,403
Median home value75% higher than Hitchcock$330,000$188,300$283,800
Home value to income75% higher than Hitchcock4.4x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent39 points higher than Hitchcock100%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Hitchcock96%68%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Hitchcock4.2%9.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Hitchcock199219861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,051
Mortgage payment
$1,806
Property tax
$244
Median rent, for comparison
$1,380

Based on a $330,000 home in Central Hitchcock, 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

MeasureHereHitchcockTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Hitchcock$74,300$74,157$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Hitchcock12%5.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Hitchcock16%14%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Hitchcock18%17%34%
Average commute20% higher than Hitchcock35 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Hitchcock4.1%3.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Hitchcock0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Hitchcock86%84%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Hitchcock

Under 1818%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6444%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black1.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Hitchcock

  1. 1CEast HitchcockMedian rent $1,640
  2. 2D+North HitchcockMedian rent $1,350
  3. 3D-Northeast HitchcockMedian rent $1,390

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FCentral LakehillsLakehills
  2. FCentral RenoReno
  3. FLakewood HeightsHouston

Questions about Central Hitchcock

Is Central Hitchcock a good place to live?

Central Hitchcock covers part of Hitchcock, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Hitchcock. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Hitchcock?

Median rent in Central Hitchcock is $1,380 a month, about the same as the Hitchcock median. The median home is worth $330,000, 75% higher than the Hitchcock median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Hitchcock.

What schools serve Central Hitchcock?

The closest rated public schools are Stewart Elementary (elementary, rated D), Crosby Middle (middle, rated C) and Hitchcock High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

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