Neighborhood in Mansfield, Tarrant County

Living in Walnut Landing, Mansfield

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2nd of 16areas in Mansfield
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mansfield overall: A-

Walnut Landing is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.1 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$537,000
Household income
$177,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Walnut Landing

Walnut Landing is a neighborhood in Mansfield with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Walnut Landing is A. That puts it 2nd of 16 areas we grade in Mansfield, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Walnut Landing

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $177,900, 47% higher than the Mansfield median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Walnut Landing

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

Walnut Landing report card

Each grade compares Walnut Landing 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+

    Homes cost 3.0x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $177,900, 1.7% unemployed.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 23% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.6% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Walnut Landing compared with Mansfield

Better than Mansfield

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%23 points higher than Mansfield (72%)
  • Median household income: $177,90047% higher than Mansfield ($121,126)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%12 points higher than Mansfield (43%)

Worse than Mansfield

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%44 points higher than Mansfield (56%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWillie Brown AcademyElementary, Mansfield ISD0.3 mi
  • BMary Orr IntermediateMiddle, Mansfield ISD1 mi
  • AMansfield High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Walnut Landing

The median home is worth $537,000, 31% higher than the Mansfield median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,715 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median home value31% higher than Mansfield$537,000$410,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Mansfield3.0x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points higher than Mansfield100%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Mansfield95%72%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Mansfield0%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mansfield199320041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,715
Mortgage payment
$2,939
Property tax
$776

Based on a $537,000 home in Walnut Landing, 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 income47% higher than Mansfield$177,900$121,126$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Mansfield1.7%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Mansfield1.9%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Mansfield54%43%34%
Average commute11% lower than Mansfield25 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Mansfield23%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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Walnut Landing

Under 1816%
18 to 344.9%
35 to 6448%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Black2.6%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race8.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mansfield

  1. 1ASomersetMedian rent $1,720
  2. 3APolo CrossingMedian rent $1,670
  3. 4AHarris CrossingMedian rent $2,090
  4. 5ANorth MansfieldMedian rent $1,980
  5. 6AKings MillMedian rent $2,540
  6. 7A-La FronteraMedian rent $2,070
  7. 8B+Northwest MansfieldMedian rent $2,150
  8. 9B+South MansfieldMedian rent $1,590

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AWest FriscoFrisco
  2. AEmerson EstatesFrisco
  3. A-Andover GreenCinco Ranch

Questions about Walnut Landing

Is Walnut Landing a good place to live?

Walnut Landing is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Walnut Landing?

The median home is worth $537,000, 31% higher than the Mansfield median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mansfield.

What schools serve Walnut Landing?

The closest rated public schools are Willie Brown Academy (elementary, rated A), Mary Orr 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Walnut Landing 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.