Neighborhood in Plainview, Hale County

Living in Central Plainview, Plainview

C-

2nd of 3areas in Plainview
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Plainview overall: C-

Central Plainview covers part of Plainview, TX, home to about 16,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Plainview. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
16,180
Median rent
$910
Median home value
$134,000
Household income
$45,400
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Central Plainview

Central Plainview is an area in Plainview with about 16,200 residents, homes built around 1970, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Plainview is C-. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Plainview, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Plainview

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Plainview

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

Central Plainview report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $910, homes cost 3.0x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $45,400, 5.8% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 628 violent crimes per 100k, 1,885 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 3.2% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Plainview compared with Plainview

Better than Plainview

No measure is clearly better than Plainview.

Worse than Plainview

  • Home value to income: 3.0x17% higher than Plainview (2.5x)
  • Median rent: $9107% higher than Plainview ($851)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%2 points higher than Plainview (48%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACentral ElementaryElementary, Plainview ISD0.8 mi
  • CPlainview Junior HighMiddle, Plainview ISD0.4 mi
  • BPlainview High SchoolHigh, Plainview ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Plainview

Median rent in Central Plainview is $910 a month, 7% higher than the Plainview median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $134,000, 19% higher than the Plainview median, which means a monthly payment of about $879 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePlainviewTexas
Median rent7% higher than Plainview$910$851$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Plainview$134,000$113,000$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Plainview3.0x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Plainview50%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Plainview53%53%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Plainview16%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Plainview197019701992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$879
Mortgage payment
$733
Property tax
$145
Median rent, for comparison
$910

Based on a $134,000 home in Central Plainview, 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

MeasureHerePlainviewTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Plainview$45,400$44,768$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Plainview5.8%6.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Plainview24%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Plainview15%15%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Plainview19 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Plainview3.2%2.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Plainview2.0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Plainview81%80%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Plainview

Under 1828%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6432%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black4.5%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Plainview

  1. 1B-Northwest PlainviewMedian rent $1,310
  2. 3DSoutheast PlainviewMedian rent $780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Mackenzie ParkLubbock
  2. CRoute 66 Historic DistrictAmarillo
  3. DCentral CityCorpus Christi

Questions about Central Plainview

Is Central Plainview a good place to live?

Central Plainview covers part of Plainview, TX, home to about 16,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Plainview. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Plainview?

Renters in Central Plainview pay a median of $910 a month, 7% higher than the Plainview median. The median home is worth $134,000, 19% higher than the Plainview median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Plainview.

What schools serve Central Plainview?

The closest rated public schools are Central Elementary (elementary, rated A), Plainview Junior High (middle, rated C) and Plainview High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 14 Census block groups in this part of Plainview 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.