Neighborhood in Mansfield, Tarrant County

Living in South Mansfield, Mansfield

B+

9th of 16areas in Mansfield
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mansfield overall: A-

South Mansfield covers part of Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy3.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe2.8 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare2.8 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
2,280
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$425,000
Household income
$109,500
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in South Mansfield

South Mansfield is an area in Mansfield with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 48% of households with children.

Our grade for South Mansfield is B+. That puts it 9th of 16 areas we grade in Mansfield, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in South Mansfield

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 19% lower than the Mansfield median.
  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in South Mansfield

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 29 for Mansfield as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

South Mansfield report card

Each grade compares South Mansfield 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 $1,590, homes cost 3.9x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $109,500, 3.1% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 13% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

South Mansfield compared with Mansfield

Better than Mansfield

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%23 points lower than Mansfield (56%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%16 points higher than Mansfield (72%)
  • Median rent: $1,59019% lower than Mansfield ($1,954)

Worse than Mansfield

  • Average commute: 34 min19% higher than Mansfield (29 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%7 points lower than Mansfield (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.9x14% higher than Mansfield (3.4x)

Closest public schools

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

  • AAnnette Perry ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD1.5 mi
  • BAlma Martinez IntermediateMiddle, Mansfield ISD2.1 mi
  • AMansfield High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD4.1 mi

Cost of living in South Mansfield

Median rent in South Mansfield is $1,590 a month, 19% lower than the Mansfield median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $425,000, about the same as the Mansfield median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,816 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median rent19% lower than Mansfield$1,590$1,954$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Mansfield$425,000$410,700$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Mansfield3.9x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than Mansfield32%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Mansfield88%72%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Mansfield8.4%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mansfield200720041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,816
Mortgage payment
$2,326
Property tax
$489
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $425,000 home in South Mansfield, 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 income10% lower than Mansfield$109,500$121,126$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Mansfield3.1%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Mansfield2.0%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Mansfield36%43%34%
Average commute19% higher than Mansfield34 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Mansfield13%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mansfield0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Mansfield98%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in South Mansfield

Under 1836%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6441%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black29%
Asian5.0%
Other or more than one race8.1%

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+The GrovePecan Grove
  2. B+West KatyKaty
  3. A-South Grand PrairieGrand Prairie

Questions about South Mansfield

Is South Mansfield a good place to live?

South Mansfield covers part of Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th 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 South Mansfield?

Renters in South Mansfield pay a median of $1,590 a month, 19% lower than the Mansfield median. The median home is worth $425,000, 3% higher than the Mansfield median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mansfield.

What schools serve South Mansfield?

The closest rated public schools are Annette Perry Elementary (elementary, rated A), Alma Martinez Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Mansfield High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Mansfield 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.