Neighborhood in Keller, Tarrant County

Living in Central Keller, Keller

A-

5th of 6areas in Keller
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Keller overall: A+

Central Keller covers part of Keller, TX, home to about 20,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Keller. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
20,160
Median rent
$2,010
Median home value
$607,000
Household income
$148,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Central Keller

Central Keller is an area in Keller with about 20,200 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Keller is A-. That puts it 5th of 6 areas we grade in Keller, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Keller

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Keller

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

Central Keller report card

Each grade compares Central Keller 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 $2,010, homes cost 4.1x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $148,700, 1.9% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 75 violent crimes per 100k, 533 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 27% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.8% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Keller compared with Keller

Better than Keller

  • Median rent: $2,0106% lower than Keller ($2,144)
  • Average commute: 26 min4% lower than Keller (27 min)

Worse than Keller

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%12 points lower than Keller (83%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 72%11 points higher than Keller (62%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x20% higher than Keller (3.4x)

Closest public schools

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

  • AKeller-Harvel ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD1 mi
  • ABear Creek IntermediateMiddle, Keller ISD0.4 mi
  • AKeller High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Keller

Median rent in Central Keller is $2,010 a month, 6% lower than the Keller median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $607,000, about the same as the Keller median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,052 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKellerTexas
Median rent6% lower than Keller$2,010$2,144$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Keller$607,000$594,300$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Keller4.1x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Keller72%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Keller72%83%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Keller3.5%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Keller199919991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,052
Mortgage payment
$3,323
Property tax
$730
Median rent, for comparison
$2,010

Based on a $607,000 home in Central Keller, 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

MeasureHereKellerTexas
Median household income15% lower than Keller$148,700$174,950$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Keller1.9%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Keller3.8%3.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Keller56%61%34%
Average commute4% lower than Keller26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Keller27%26%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Keller1.4%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Keller98%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Central Keller

Under 1826%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6441%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black3.0%
Asian4.6%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Keller

  1. 1A+Southeast KellerMedian rent $2,540
  2. 2A+Southwest KellerMedian rent $2,530
  3. 3ASouth KellerMedian rent $2,130
  4. 4ANortheast Keller
  5. 6BNorth KellerMedian rent $3,500+

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ASoutheast Flower MoundFlower Mound
  2. ACypress MeadowsPlano
  3. A-Southwest FriscoFrisco

Questions about Central Keller

Is Central Keller a good place to live?

Central Keller covers part of Keller, TX, home to about 20,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Keller. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Keller?

Renters in Central Keller pay a median of $2,010 a month, 6% lower than the Keller median. The median home is worth $607,000, about the same as the Keller median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Keller.

What schools serve Central Keller?

The closest rated public schools are Keller-Harvel Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bear Creek Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Keller High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 11 Census block groups in this part of Keller 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.