Neighborhood in Lancaster, Dallas County

Living in Millbrook East, Lancaster

F

6th of 7areas in Lancaster
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lancaster overall: F

Millbrook East is a neighborhood in Lancaster, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Lancaster. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (20 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
8,680
Median rent
$1,880
Median home value
$230,000
Household income
$60,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Millbrook East

Millbrook East is a neighborhood in Lancaster with about 8,700 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Millbrook East is F. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in Lancaster, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Millbrook East

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Millbrook East

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.2% across Lancaster.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Millbrook East report card

Each grade compares Millbrook East 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 $1,880, homes cost 3.8x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $60,100, 11% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 15% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    93% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Millbrook East compared with Lancaster

Better than Lancaster

  • Vacant homes: 2.5%2 points lower than Lancaster (4.6%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 93%2 points higher than Lancaster (91%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%2 points lower than Lancaster (17%)

Worse than Lancaster

  • Median household income: $60,10012% lower than Lancaster ($68,302)
  • Median rent: $1,88010% higher than Lancaster ($1,704)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 73%4 points higher than Lancaster (69%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRosa Parks/Millbrook ElementaryElementary, Lancaster ISD0.1 mi
  • DLancaster MiddleMiddle, Lancaster ISD1.6 mi
  • CLancaster High SchoolHigh, Lancaster ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Millbrook East

Median rent in Millbrook East is $1,880 a month, 10% higher than the Lancaster median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $230,000, 7% lower than the Lancaster median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,562 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLancasterTexas
Median rent10% higher than Lancaster$1,880$1,704$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Lancaster$230,000$246,300$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than Lancaster3.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Lancaster73%69%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Lancaster67%68%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Lancaster2.5%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lancaster199719911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,562
Mortgage payment
$1,259
Property tax
$303
Median rent, for comparison
$1,880

Based on a $230,000 home in Millbrook East, 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 income12% lower than Lancaster$60,100$68,302$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Lancaster11%7.2%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Lancaster15%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Lancaster25%25%34%
Average commute4% higher than Lancaster30 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Lancaster15%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lancaster0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Lancaster93%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Millbrook East

Under 1829%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6440%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White5.2%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black81%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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. 5D-Central LancasterMedian rent $1,660
  6. 7FEast LancasterMedian rent $1,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Central Mission BendMission Bend
  2. FParkland PlaceHouston
  3. FNorthridge ParkAustin

Questions about Millbrook East

Is Millbrook East a good place to live?

Millbrook East is a neighborhood in Lancaster, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Lancaster. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Millbrook East?

Renters in Millbrook East pay a median of $1,880 a month, 10% higher than the Lancaster median. The median home is worth $230,000, 7% lower than the Lancaster median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Lancaster.

What schools serve Millbrook East?

The closest rated public schools are Rosa Parks/Millbrook Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Millbrook East name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.