Neighborhood in Mineola, Wood County

Living in Park Central, Mineola

C+

3rd of 4areas in Mineola
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mineola overall: D+

Park Central is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare1.6 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,670
Median rent
$850
Median home value
$125,000
Household income
$43,200
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Park Central

Park Central is a neighborhood in Mineola with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1982, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Mineola, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Park Central

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Park Central

  • Higher poverty. 26% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Mineola.
  • Higher unemployment. 17% of the labor force is out of work, against 11% across Mineola.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Park Central report card

Each grade compares Park Central with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $850, homes cost 2.9x income.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $43,200, 17% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 218 violent crimes per 100k, 1,741 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 12% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    5.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    65% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

Park Central compared with Mineola

Better than Mineola

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%28 points lower than Mineola (56%)
  • Average commute: 17 min40% lower than Mineola (28 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x29% lower than Mineola (4.1x)

Worse than Mineola

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%23 points lower than Mineola (29%)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%14 points higher than Mineola (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 65%8 points lower than Mineola (73%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMineola IntermediateElementary, Mineola ISD2.6 mi
  • BMineola MiddleMiddle, Mineola ISD2.6 mi
  • AMineola High SchoolHigh, Mineola ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Park Central

Median rent in Park Central is $850 a month, 9% lower than the Mineola median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $125,000, 42% lower than the Mineola median, which means a monthly payment of about $832 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMineolaTexas
Median rent9% lower than Mineola$850$931$1,403
Median home value42% lower than Mineola$125,000$215,700$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Mineola2.9x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than Mineola28%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Mineola56%56%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Mineola2.7%8.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mineola198219781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$832
Mortgage payment
$684
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$850

Based on a $125,000 home in Park Central, 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

MeasureHereMineolaTexas
Median household income18% lower than Mineola$43,200$53,000$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Mineola17%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Mineola26%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Mineola5.9%29%34%
Average commute40% lower than Mineola17 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Mineola12%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mineola0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Mineola65%73%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Park Central

Under 1841%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6427%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black29%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mineola

  1. 1B+East Texas Townhomes
  2. 2B+Heritage SquareMedian rent $960
  3. 4D+Blackmon MeadowsMedian rent $1,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouth MissionMission
  2. C+Northwest VidorVidor
  3. CHarris Tract ColoniaBrownsville

Questions about Park Central

Is Park Central a good place to live?

Park Central is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Park Central?

Median rent in Park Central is $850 a month, 9% lower than the Mineola median. The median home is worth $125,000, 42% lower than the Mineola median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Mineola.

What schools serve Park Central?

The closest rated public schools are Mineola Intermediate (elementary, rated B), Mineola Middle (middle, rated B) and Mineola 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 Park Central 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.