Neighborhood in Rosenberg, Fort Bend County

Living in Central Rosenberg, Rosenberg

D-

8th of 8areas in Rosenberg
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rosenberg overall: D-

Central Rosenberg covers part of Rosenberg, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
9,950
Median rent
$1,340
Median home value
$169,000
Household income
$58,400
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Central Rosenberg

Central Rosenberg is an area in Rosenberg with about 10,000 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Rosenberg is D-. That puts it 8th of 8 areas we grade in Rosenberg, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Central Rosenberg

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Rosenberg

  • Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Rosenberg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Rosenberg report card

Each grade compares Central Rosenberg 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 $1,340, homes cost 2.9x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $58,400, 3.3% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 199 violent crimes per 100k, 1,326 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 5.1% work from home.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    9.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    33% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Rosenberg compared with Rosenberg

Better than Rosenberg

  • Home value to income: 2.9x13% lower than Rosenberg (3.3x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%4 points higher than Rosenberg (54%)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.3%3 points lower than Rosenberg (5.9%)

Worse than Rosenberg

  • People below the poverty line: 33%13 points higher than Rosenberg (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%11 points lower than Rosenberg (20%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 33%8 points higher than Rosenberg (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTaylor Ray ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD0.4 mi
  • CGeorge Junior HighMiddle, Lamar CISD1.2 mi
  • BLamar Cons High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Central Rosenberg

Median rent in Central Rosenberg is $1,340 a month, about the same as the Rosenberg median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $169,000, 23% lower than the Rosenberg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,085 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Rosenberg$1,340$1,379$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Rosenberg$169,000$219,100$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Rosenberg2.9x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Rosenberg54%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Rosenberg59%54%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Rosenberg6.8%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rosenberg198119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,085
Mortgage payment
$925
Property tax
$160
Median rent, for comparison
$1,340

Based on a $169,000 home in Central Rosenberg, 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

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median household income11% lower than Rosenberg$58,400$65,668$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Rosenberg3.3%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Rosenberg33%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Rosenberg9.5%20%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Rosenberg31 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Rosenberg5.1%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rosenberg0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Rosenberg83%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Rosenberg

Under 1826%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6435%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Black9.3%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race0.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rosenberg

  1. 1B-Walnut CreekMedian rent $1,500
  2. 2C+Fairpark VillageMedian rent $1,340
  3. 3C+Del Webb SweetgrassMedian rent $1,710
  4. 4CSoutheast RosenbergMedian rent $1,350
  5. 5C-East RosenbergMedian rent $1,460
  6. 6DNorthwest RosenbergMedian rent $1,260
  7. 7D-Northeast RosenbergMedian rent $1,230

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-IndianolaBig Spring
  2. D-Central EnnisEnnis
  3. D-Southeast DallasDallas

Questions about Central Rosenberg

Is Central Rosenberg a good place to live?

Central Rosenberg covers part of Rosenberg, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Rosenberg?

Renters in Central Rosenberg pay a median of $1,340 a month, about the same as the Rosenberg median. The median home is worth $169,000, 23% lower than the Rosenberg median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rosenberg.

What schools serve Central Rosenberg?

The closest rated public schools are Taylor Ray Elementary (elementary, rated C), George Junior High (middle, rated C) and Lamar Cons High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Rosenberg 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.