Neighborhood in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County

Living in Central Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson

B

3rd of 5areas in Lake Jackson
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lake Jackson overall: B-

Central Lake Jackson covers part of Lake Jackson, TX, home to about 14,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Lake Jackson. It does best on schools and worst on health.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
14,650
Median rent
$1,330
Median home value
$245,000
Household income
$87,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Central Lake Jackson

Central Lake Jackson is an area in Lake Jackson with about 14,700 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Lake Jackson is B. That puts it 3rd of 5 areas we grade in Lake Jackson, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Central Lake Jackson

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,330, 10% lower than the Lake Jackson median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Lake Jackson

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central Lake Jackson report card

Each grade compares Central Lake Jackson 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 $1,330, homes cost 2.8x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $87,400, 6.7% unemployed.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 309 violent crimes per 100k, 1,413 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.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 23 min, 7.3% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Lake Jackson compared with Lake Jackson

Better than Lake Jackson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%6 points lower than Lake Jackson (46%)
  • Median rent: $1,33010% lower than Lake Jackson ($1,478)
  • Unemployment rate: 6.7%1 points lower than Lake Jackson (8.0%)

Worse than Lake Jackson

  • Average commute: 23 min12% higher than Lake Jackson (21 min)
  • Vacant homes: 8.9%2 points higher than Lake Jackson (7.0%)
  • Median household income: $87,4004% lower than Lake Jackson ($90,938)

Closest public schools

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

  • BO M Roberts ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD0.8 mi
  • CRasco MiddleMiddle, Brazosport ISD0.8 mi
  • BBrazoswood High SchoolHigh, Brazosport ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Lake Jackson

Median rent in Central Lake Jackson is $1,330 a month, 10% lower than the Lake Jackson median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $245,000, about the same as the Lake Jackson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,649 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLake JacksonTexas
Median rent10% lower than Lake Jackson$1,330$1,478$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Lake Jackson$245,000$250,100$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Lake Jackson2.8x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Lake Jackson40%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Lake Jackson62%62%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Lake Jackson8.9%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lake Jackson198019831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,649
Mortgage payment
$1,341
Property tax
$308
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $245,000 home in Central Lake Jackson, 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

MeasureHereLake JacksonTexas
Median household income4% lower than Lake Jackson$87,400$90,938$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Lake Jackson6.7%8.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Lake Jackson11%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Lake Jackson27%28%34%
Average commute12% higher than Lake Jackson23 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Lake Jackson7.3%5.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lake Jackson0.4%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Lake Jackson95%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Lake Jackson

Under 1827%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6433%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black6.2%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lake Jackson

  1. 1A-North Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,590
  2. 2A-WoodshoreMedian rent $1,510
  3. 4C+Southeast Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,180
  4. 5C-South Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,670

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNortheast MissionMission
  2. BGreggtonLongview
  3. BSoutheast HoustonHouston

Questions about Central Lake Jackson

Is Central Lake Jackson a good place to live?

Central Lake Jackson covers part of Lake Jackson, TX, home to about 14,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Lake Jackson. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Lake Jackson?

Renters in Central Lake Jackson pay a median of $1,330 a month, 10% lower than the Lake Jackson median. The median home is worth $245,000, about the same as the Lake Jackson median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across Lake Jackson.

What schools serve Central Lake Jackson?

The closest rated public schools are O M Roberts Elementary (elementary, rated B), Rasco Middle (middle, rated C) and Brazoswood High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 9 Census block groups in this part of Lake Jackson 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.