Neighborhood in Mansfield, Tarrant County

Living in West Mansfield, Mansfield

C-

16th of 16areas in Mansfield
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mansfield overall: A-

West Mansfield covers part of Mansfield, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (6 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
1,610
Median rent
$1,940
Median home value
$434,000
Household income
$68,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in West Mansfield

West Mansfield is an area in Mansfield with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in West Mansfield

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in West Mansfield

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

West Mansfield report card

Each grade compares West 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 F

    Median rent $1,940, homes cost 6.3x income.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $68,900, 3.0% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 29 min, 14% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    93% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

West Mansfield compared with Mansfield

Better than Mansfield

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.5%7 points higher than Mansfield (0.8%)

Worse than Mansfield

  • Home value to income: 6.3x86% higher than Mansfield (3.4x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%28 points lower than Mansfield (72%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 78%22 points higher than Mansfield (56%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAlice Ponder ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD1.4 mi
  • BRogene Worley MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD1.6 mi
  • BMansfield Legacy High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in West Mansfield

Median rent in West Mansfield is $1,940 a month, about the same as the Mansfield median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $434,000, 6% higher than the Mansfield median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,905 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Mansfield$1,940$1,954$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Mansfield$434,000$410,700$283,800
Home value to income86% higher than Mansfield6.3x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points higher than Mansfield78%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points lower than Mansfield43%72%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Mansfield11%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mansfield201420041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,905
Mortgage payment
$2,376
Property tax
$529
Median rent, for comparison
$1,940

Based on a $434,000 home in West 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 income43% lower than Mansfield$68,900$121,126$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Mansfield3.0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Mansfield9.1%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Mansfield42%43%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Mansfield29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Mansfield14%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Mansfield7.5%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Mansfield93%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in West Mansfield

Under 1821%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6435%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black17%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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-Southeast McKinneyMcKinney
  2. C+South DentonDenton
  3. C+Northwest DallasDallas

Questions about West Mansfield

Is West Mansfield a good place to live?

West Mansfield covers part of Mansfield, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in West Mansfield?

Renters in West Mansfield pay a median of $1,940 a month, about the same as the Mansfield median. The median home is worth $434,000, 6% higher than the Mansfield median. A median home costs 6.3x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mansfield.

What schools serve West Mansfield?

The closest rated public schools are Alice Ponder Elementary (elementary, rated B), Rogene Worley Middle (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 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.