Neighborhood in Little Elm, Denton County

Living in Central Little Elm, Little Elm

B-

6th of 7areas in Little Elm
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Little Elm overall: B

Central Little Elm covers part of Little Elm, TX, home to about 39,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Little Elm. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
39,240
Median rent
$2,160
Median home value
$416,000
Household income
$132,200
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Central Little Elm

Central Little Elm is an area in Little Elm with about 39,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 53% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Little Elm is B-. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in Little Elm, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Central Little Elm

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Little Elm

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

Central Little Elm report card

Each grade compares Central Little Elm 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 $2,160, homes cost 3.2x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $132,200, 5.4% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 139 violent crimes per 100k, 340 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 D-

    Average commute 36 min, 28% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Little Elm compared with Little Elm

Better than Little Elm

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%6 points higher than Little Elm (70%)
  • Median household income: $132,20011% higher than Little Elm ($119,219)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x11% lower than Little Elm (3.5x)

Worse than Little Elm

  • Median rent: $2,16011% higher than Little Elm ($1,953)
  • Average commute: 36 min5% higher than Little Elm (35 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CD H Brent ElementaryElementary, Little Elm ISD0.2 mi
  • APioneer Heritage MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD2 mi
  • BLittle Elm High SchoolHigh, Little Elm ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Little Elm

Median rent in Central Little Elm is $2,160 a month, 11% higher than the Little Elm median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $416,000, about the same as the Little Elm median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,898 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLittle ElmTexas
Median rent11% higher than Little Elm$2,160$1,953$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Little Elm$416,000$420,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Little Elm3.2x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Little Elm41%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Little Elm76%70%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Little Elm2.9%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Little Elm201020111992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,898
Mortgage payment
$2,277
Property tax
$620
Median rent, for comparison
$2,160

Based on a $416,000 home in Central Little Elm, 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

MeasureHereLittle ElmTexas
Median household income11% higher than Little Elm$132,200$119,219$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Little Elm5.4%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Little Elm7.1%9.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Little Elm45%44%34%
Average commute5% higher than Little Elm36 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Little Elm28%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Little Elm0.3%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Little Elm98%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Little Elm

Under 1829%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6444%
65 and over6.8%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black22%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race8.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Little Elm

  1. 1A-Southeast Little ElmMedian rent $1,680
  2. 2B+South Little ElmMedian rent $2,070
  3. 3BNorth Little ElmMedian rent $1,970
  4. 4BNorthwest Little ElmMedian rent $2,400
  5. 5BWest Little ElmMedian rent $1,880
  6. 7D+Southwest Little ElmMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-North Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. BCentral BudaBuda
  3. BHomestead at Old Settlers ParkRound Rock

Questions about Central Little Elm

Is Central Little Elm a good place to live?

Central Little Elm covers part of Little Elm, TX, home to about 39,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Little Elm. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Little Elm?

Renters in Central Little Elm pay a median of $2,160 a month, 11% higher than the Little Elm median. The median home is worth $416,000, about the same as the Little Elm median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Little Elm.

What schools serve Central Little Elm?

The closest rated public schools are D H Brent Elementary (elementary, rated C), Pioneer Heritage Middle (middle, rated A) and Little Elm High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 15 Census block groups in this part of Little Elm 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.