Neighborhood in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Living in Central Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches

D-

5th of 6areas in Nacogdoches
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Nacogdoches overall: D-

Central Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
11,000
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$159,000
Household income
$34,800
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
24%
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What it's like to live in Central Nacogdoches

Central Nacogdoches is an area in Nacogdoches with about 11,000 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly rented (76% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 6 areas in Nacogdoches, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Central Nacogdoches

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Nacogdoches

  • Higher poverty. 42% of residents live below the poverty line, against 32% across Nacogdoches.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Central Nacogdoches report card

Each grade compares Central Nacogdoches 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 $940, homes cost 4.6x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $34,800, 7.8% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 296 violent crimes per 100k, 1,673 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 16 min, 4.7% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    19% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    24% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Nacogdoches compared with Nacogdoches

Better than Nacogdoches

  • Home value to income: 4.6x4% lower than Nacogdoches (4.7x)

Worse than Nacogdoches

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 24%14 points lower than Nacogdoches (38%)
  • People below the poverty line: 42%11 points higher than Nacogdoches (32%)
  • Median household income: $34,80011% lower than Nacogdoches ($39,281)

Closest public schools

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

  • FMike Moses ElementaryElementary, Nacogdoches ISD0.4 mi
  • DMcMichael MiddleMiddle, Nacogdoches ISD2.3 mi
  • CNacogdoches High SchoolHigh, Nacogdoches ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Central Nacogdoches

Median rent in Central Nacogdoches is $940 a month, about the same as the Nacogdoches median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $159,000, 15% lower than the Nacogdoches median, which means a monthly payment of about $999 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNacogdochesTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Nacogdoches$940$964$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Nacogdoches$159,000$186,000$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Nacogdoches4.6x4.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Nacogdoches63%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Nacogdoches24%38%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Nacogdoches14%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Nacogdoches198319811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$999
Mortgage payment
$870
Property tax
$128
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $159,000 home in Central Nacogdoches, 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

MeasureHereNacogdochesTexas
Median household income11% lower than Nacogdoches$34,800$39,281$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Nacogdoches7.8%8.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Nacogdoches42%32%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Nacogdoches27%31%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Nacogdoches16 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Nacogdoches4.7%6.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Nacogdoches3.8%5.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Nacogdoches88%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Nacogdoches

Under 1818%
18 to 3448%
35 to 6423%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black33%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Nacogdoches

  1. 1BNortheast NacogdochesMedian rent $1,060
  2. 2DSoutheast NacogdochesMedian rent $660
  3. 3DNorth NacogdochesMedian rent $900
  4. 4DSouthwest NacogdochesMedian rent $910
  5. 6FNorthwest NacogdochesMedian rent $1,300

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Central AbileneAbilene
  2. D-YorkwoodHouston
  3. DCentral TexarkanaTexarkana

Questions about Central Nacogdoches

Is Central Nacogdoches a good place to live?

Central Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 11,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Central Nacogdoches?

Median rent in Central Nacogdoches is $940 a month, about the same as the Nacogdoches median. The median home is worth $159,000, 15% lower than the Nacogdoches median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.7x across Nacogdoches.

What schools serve Central Nacogdoches?

The closest rated public schools are Mike Moses Elementary (elementary, rated F), McMichael Middle (middle, rated D) and Nacogdoches High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 11 Census block groups in this part of Nacogdoches 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.