Neighborhood in Rendon, Tarrant County

Living in West Rendon, Rendon

C+

3rd of 5areas in Rendon
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rendon overall: C

West Rendon covers part of Rendon, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Rendon. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare2.3 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,620
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$291,000
Household income
$141,600
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in West Rendon

West Rendon is an area in Rendon with about 3,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 61% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Rendon, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in West Rendon

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in West Rendon

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,200, 62% higher than the Rendon median.
  • 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.

West Rendon report card

Each grade compares West 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 $2,200, homes cost 2.1x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $141,600, 1.0% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 5.7% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

West Rendon compared with Rendon

Better than Rendon

  • Home value to income: 2.1x33% lower than Rendon (3.1x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%11 points lower than Rendon (11%)
  • Median household income: $141,60020% higher than Rendon ($117,888)

Worse than Rendon

  • Median rent: $2,20062% higher than Rendon ($1,354)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%12 points higher than Rendon (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%10 points lower than Rendon (85%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DJohn and Polly Townley ElementaryElementary, Everman ISD0.8 mi
  • FCharles Baxter Junior HighMiddle, Everman ISD2 mi
  • CEverman High SchoolHigh, Everman ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in West Rendon

Median rent in West Rendon is $2,200 a month, 62% higher than the Rendon median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $291,000, 20% lower than the Rendon median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,992 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRendonTexas
Median rent62% higher than Rendon$2,200$1,354$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Rendon$291,000$362,600$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than Rendon2.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Rendon38%25%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Rendon74%85%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Rendon0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rendon200819961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,992
Mortgage payment
$1,593
Property tax
$399
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $291,000 home in West 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 income20% higher than Rendon$141,600$117,888$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Rendon1.0%2.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Rendon2.7%3.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Rendon34%31%34%
Average commute10% lower than Rendon29 min32 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Rendon5.7%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rendon0%0.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Rendon100%95%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 West Rendon

Under 1840%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6433%
65 and over8.4%
Race and ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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. 4CCentral RendonMedian rent $1,300
  4. 5C-Southeast RendonMedian rent $1,540

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCarlson PlaceGeorgetown
  2. CMockingbird RidgeMidland
  3. CSummerhillConverse

Questions about West Rendon

Is West Rendon a good place to live?

West Rendon covers part of Rendon, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Rendon. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in West Rendon?

Median rent in West Rendon is $2,200 a month, 62% higher than the Rendon median. The median home is worth $291,000, 20% lower than the Rendon median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Rendon.

What schools serve West 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 1 Census block group 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.