Neighborhood in Rendon, Tarrant County

Living in Central Rendon, Rendon

C

4th of 5areas in Rendon
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rendon overall: C

Central Rendon covers part of Rendon, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Rendon. It does best on cost of living and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park1.9 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare4.0 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
5,080
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$384,000
Household income
$117,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Central Rendon

Central Rendon is an area in Rendon with about 5,100 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 36% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 5 areas in Rendon, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Central Rendon

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Rendon

  • 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Rendon report card

Each grade compares Central Rendon 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 $1,300, homes cost 3.3x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $117,100, 4.7% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 14% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Rendon compared with Rendon

Better than Rendon

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%25 points lower than Rendon (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%11 points higher than Rendon (85%)
  • Average commute: 30 min7% lower than Rendon (32 min)

Worse than Rendon

  • Vacant homes: 19%8 points higher than Rendon (11%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%4 points lower than Rendon (31%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x7% higher than Rendon (3.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • DJohn and Polly Townley ElementaryElementary, Everman ISD2.2 mi
  • FCharles Baxter Junior HighMiddle, Everman ISD2.5 mi
  • CEverman High SchoolHigh, Everman ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Central Rendon

Median rent in Central Rendon is $1,300 a month, about the same as the Rendon median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $384,000, 6% higher than the Rendon median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,485 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRendonTexas
Median rent4% lower than Rendon$1,300$1,354$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Rendon$384,000$362,600$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Rendon3.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than Rendon0%25%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Rendon96%85%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Rendon19%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rendon199519961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,485
Mortgage payment
$2,102
Property tax
$383
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $384,000 home in Central Rendon, 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

MeasureHereRendonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Rendon$117,100$117,888$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Rendon4.7%2.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Rendon6.0%3.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Rendon27%31%34%
Average commute7% lower than Rendon30 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Rendon14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rendon0.3%0.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Rendon94%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Central Rendon

Under 1821%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black7.3%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rendon

  1. 1BSouthwest RendonMedian rent $1,250
  2. 2B-East RendonMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3C+West RendonMedian rent $2,200
  4. 5C-Southeast RendonMedian rent $1,540

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CValley Ranch EstatesOdessa
  2. D+Southeast Santa FeSanta Fe
  3. DSouthwest AtascocitaAtascocita

Questions about Central Rendon

Is Central Rendon a good place to live?

Central Rendon covers part of Rendon, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Rendon. It does best on cost of living and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Central Rendon?

Median rent in Central Rendon is $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Rendon median. The median home is worth $384,000, 6% higher than the Rendon median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Rendon.

What schools serve Central Rendon?

The closest rated public schools are John and Polly Townley Elementary (elementary, rated D), Charles Baxter Junior High (middle, rated F) and Everman High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Rendon 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.