Neighborhood in Kerrville, Kerr County

Living in Central Kerrville, Kerrville

C-

2nd of 4areas in Kerrville
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kerrville overall: B

Central Kerrville covers part of Kerrville, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Kerrville. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
10,980
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$307,000
Household income
$61,200
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in Central Kerrville

Central Kerrville is an area in Kerrville with about 11,000 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in Kerrville, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Central Kerrville

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Kerrville

  • Higher unemployment. 6.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.9% across Kerrville.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Kerrville report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 5.0x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $61,200, 6.4% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 197 violent crimes per 100k, 687 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.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 15 min, 5.1% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    19% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Kerrville compared with Kerrville

Better than Kerrville

  • Average commute: 15 min16% lower than Kerrville (18 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.7%2 points higher than Kerrville (5.2%)

Worse than Kerrville

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%6 points lower than Kerrville (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 54%6 points lower than Kerrville (59%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%5 points higher than Kerrville (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDaniels ElementaryElementary, Kerrville ISD0.4 mi
  • CPeterson MiddleMiddle, Kerrville ISD1 mi
  • BTivy High SchoolHigh, Kerrville ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Central Kerrville

Median rent in Central Kerrville is $1,190 a month, 10% higher than the Kerrville median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $307,000, about the same as the Kerrville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,983 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKerrvilleTexas
Median rent10% higher than Kerrville$1,190$1,086$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Kerrville$307,000$303,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Kerrville5.0x4.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Kerrville52%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Kerrville54%59%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Kerrville7.6%8.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kerrville198519831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,983
Mortgage payment
$1,680
Property tax
$302
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $307,000 home in Central Kerrville, 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

MeasureHereKerrvilleTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Kerrville$61,200$62,102$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Kerrville6.4%2.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Kerrville13%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Kerrville29%34%34%
Average commute16% lower than Kerrville15 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Kerrville5.1%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Kerrville6.7%5.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Kerrville90%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Kerrville

Under 1820%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6429%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black2.2%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kerrville

  1. 1BNorthwest KerrvilleMedian rent $1,290
  2. 3C-South KerrvilleMedian rent $1,440
  3. 4DNorth KerrvilleMedian rent $800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+North By NorthwestLubbock
  2. C+Central BryanBryan
  3. C-West DallasDallas

Questions about Central Kerrville

Is Central Kerrville a good place to live?

Central Kerrville covers part of Kerrville, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Kerrville. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Kerrville?

Median rent in Central Kerrville is $1,190 a month, 10% higher than the Kerrville median. The median home is worth $307,000, about the same as the Kerrville median. A median home costs 5.0x the median household income, compared with 4.9x across Kerrville.

What schools serve Central Kerrville?

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

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Kerrville 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.