Neighborhood in Mansfield, Tarrant County

Living in Wildwood Estates, Mansfield

C

14th of 16areas in Mansfield
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mansfield overall: A-

Wildwood Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 16 areas we score in Mansfield. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library3.9 mi

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

Population
2,910
Median rent
$2,550
Median home value
$338,000
Household income
$114,000
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Wildwood Estates

Wildwood Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for Wildwood Estates is C. That puts it 14th of 16 areas we grade in Mansfield, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Wildwood 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Wildwood Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,550, 31% higher than the Mansfield median.
  • Higher poverty. 14% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.8% across Mansfield.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.9% across Mansfield.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Wildwood Estates report card

Each grade compares Wildwood 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 C

    Median rent $2,550, homes cost 3.0x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $114,000, 9.9% unemployed.

    38 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 14% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

Wildwood Estates compared with Mansfield

Better than Mansfield

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%18 points lower than Mansfield (56%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%9 points higher than Mansfield (72%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x12% lower than Mansfield (3.4x)

Worse than Mansfield

  • Median rent: $2,55031% higher than Mansfield ($1,954)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%10 points lower than Mansfield (43%)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%8 points higher than Mansfield (5.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ANancy Neal ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.8 mi
  • BLinda Jobe MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD0.3 mi
  • BMansfield Legacy High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Wildwood Estates

Median rent in Wildwood Estates is $2,550 a month, 31% higher than the Mansfield median. A household would need about $102,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $338,000, 18% lower than the Mansfield median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,277 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMansfieldTexas
Median rent31% higher than Mansfield$2,550$1,954$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Mansfield$338,000$410,700$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Mansfield3.0x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Mansfield37%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Mansfield81%72%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Mansfield11%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mansfield200520041992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,277
Mortgage payment
$1,850
Property tax
$427
Median rent, for comparison
$2,550

Based on a $338,000 home in Wildwood 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 income6% lower than Mansfield$114,000$121,126$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Mansfield9.9%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Mansfield14%5.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Mansfield33%43%34%
Average commute5% lower than Mansfield27 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Mansfield14%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mansfield0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Mansfield97%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 Wildwood Estates

Under 1825%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6445%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black23%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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-El RanchoLaredo
  2. CWest TempleTemple
  3. B-Hacienda del BroncoEdinburg

Questions about Wildwood Estates

Is Wildwood Estates a good place to live?

Wildwood Estates is a neighborhood in Mansfield, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th 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 Wildwood Estates?

Renters in Wildwood Estates pay a median of $2,550 a month, 31% higher than the Mansfield median. The median home is worth $338,000, 18% lower than the Mansfield median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mansfield.

What schools serve Wildwood Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Nancy Neal Elementary (elementary, rated A), Linda Jobe 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Wildwood 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.