Neighborhood in Lancaster, Dallas County

Living in Central Lancaster, Lancaster

D-

5th of 7areas in Lancaster
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lancaster overall: F

Central Lancaster covers part of Lancaster, TX, home to about 10,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Lancaster. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
10,740
Median rent
$1,660
Median home value
$197,000
Household income
$60,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Central Lancaster

Central Lancaster is an area in Lancaster with about 10,700 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Lancaster is D-. That puts it 5th of 7 areas we grade in Lancaster, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Central Lancaster

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Lancaster

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Lancaster report card

Each grade compares Central Lancaster 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 $1,660, homes cost 3.2x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $60,800, 2.1% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 345 violent crimes per 100k, 2,099 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, 6.5% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Lancaster compared with Lancaster

Better than Lancaster

  • Unemployment rate: 2.1%5 points lower than Lancaster (7.2%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x10% lower than Lancaster (3.6x)

Worse than Lancaster

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%5 points lower than Lancaster (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%5 points lower than Lancaster (68%)
  • Median household income: $60,80011% lower than Lancaster ($68,302)

Closest public schools

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

  • DPleasant Run ElementaryElementary, Lancaster ISD1 mi
  • DLancaster MiddleMiddle, Lancaster ISD0.8 mi
  • CLancaster High SchoolHigh, Lancaster ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Lancaster

Median rent in Central Lancaster is $1,660 a month, about the same as the Lancaster median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $197,000, 20% lower than the Lancaster median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,324 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLancasterTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lancaster$1,660$1,704$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Lancaster$197,000$246,300$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Lancaster3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Lancaster69%69%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Lancaster63%68%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Lancaster6.6%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lancaster197319911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,324
Mortgage payment
$1,078
Property tax
$246
Median rent, for comparison
$1,660

Based on a $197,000 home in Central Lancaster, 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

MeasureHereLancasterTexas
Median household income11% lower than Lancaster$60,800$68,302$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Lancaster2.1%7.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Lancaster18%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Lancaster20%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Lancaster28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Lancaster6.5%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lancaster1.5%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Lancaster90%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Lancaster

Under 1826%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6438%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black48%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lancaster

  1. 1D+Saddlebrook EstatesMedian rent $1,680
  2. 2DNorthwest LancasterMedian rent $1,340
  3. 3DBeltline AshmooreMedian rent $2,630
  4. 4D-Southwest LancasterMedian rent $1,940
  5. 6FMillbrook EastMedian rent $1,880
  6. 7FEast LancasterMedian rent $1,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-North Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  2. D-South Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. D-Central Haltom CityHaltom City

Questions about Central Lancaster

Is Central Lancaster a good place to live?

Central Lancaster covers part of Lancaster, TX, home to about 10,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Lancaster. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Lancaster?

Renters in Central Lancaster pay a median of $1,660 a month, about the same as the Lancaster median. The median home is worth $197,000, 20% lower than the Lancaster median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Lancaster.

What schools serve Central Lancaster?

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

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Lancaster 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.