Neighborhood in Mansfield, Tarrant County

Living in Sierra Elite Estates, Mansfield

B

11th of 16areas in Mansfield
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mansfield overall: A-

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
1,810
Median rent
$2,160
Median home value
$483,000
Household income
$115,500
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Sierra Elite Estates

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 16 areas in Mansfield, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Sierra Elite Estates

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Sierra Elite Estates

  • Higher unemployment. 7.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.9% across Mansfield.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Sierra Elite Estates report card

Each grade compares Sierra Elite Estates 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 $2,160, homes cost 4.2x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $115,500, 7.9% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 106 violent crimes per 100k, 1,189 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.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 32 min, 10% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.4% of adults uninsured.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Sierra Elite Estates compared with Mansfield

Better than Mansfield

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%4 points higher than Mansfield (72%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%3 points higher than Mansfield (96%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.4%2 points lower than Mansfield (12%)

Worse than Mansfield

  • Home value to income: 4.2x23% higher than Mansfield (3.4x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%7 points lower than Mansfield (43%)
  • Median rent: $2,16011% higher than Mansfield ($1,954)

Closest public schools

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

  • ANancy Neal ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.2 mi
  • BDonna Shepard AcademyMiddle, Mansfield ISD0.7 mi
  • BMansfield Legacy High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Sierra Elite Estates

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

The median home is worth $483,000, 18% higher than the Mansfield median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,260 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median rent11% higher than Mansfield$2,160$1,954$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Mansfield$483,000$410,700$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Mansfield4.2x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Mansfield59%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Mansfield76%72%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Mansfield3.1%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mansfield200720041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,260
Mortgage payment
$2,644
Property tax
$617
Median rent, for comparison
$2,160

Based on a $483,000 home in Sierra Elite Estates, 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

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median household income5% lower than Mansfield$115,500$121,126$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Mansfield7.9%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Mansfield4.0%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Mansfield35%43%34%
Average commute10% higher than Mansfield32 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Mansfield10%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mansfield0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Mansfield99%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Sierra Elite Estates

Under 1824%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6451%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black16%
Asian2.0%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mansfield

  1. 1ASomersetMedian rent $1,720
  2. 2AWalnut Landing
  3. 3APolo CrossingMedian rent $1,670
  4. 4AHarris CrossingMedian rent $2,090
  5. 5ANorth MansfieldMedian rent $1,980
  6. 6AKings MillMedian rent $2,540
  7. 7A-La FronteraMedian rent $2,070
  8. 8B+Northwest MansfieldMedian rent $2,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Lake Port VillageGrand Prairie
  2. BEstates of Green TeePearland
  3. B+Austin ParkSugar Land

Questions about Sierra Elite Estates

Is Sierra Elite Estates a good place to live?

Sierra Elite Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Sierra Elite Estates?

Median rent in Sierra Elite Estates is $2,160 a month, 11% higher than the Mansfield median. The median home is worth $483,000, 18% higher than the Mansfield median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mansfield.

What schools serve Sierra Elite Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Nancy Neal Elementary (elementary, rated A), Donna Shepard Academy (middle, rated B) and Mansfield Legacy High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Sierra Elite Estates 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.