Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in Central, San Angelo

D

18th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

Central is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
4,640
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$139,000
Household income
$58,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Central

Central is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 4,600 residents, older homes (median year built 1956), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Central is D. That puts it 18th of 21 areas we grade in San Angelo, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.9% across San Angelo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Central report card

Each grade compares Central 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 $1,110, homes cost 2.4x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $58,200, 11% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 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.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 6.4% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    22% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Central compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Home value to income: 2.4x16% lower than San Angelo (2.8x)
  • Median rent: $1,1104% lower than San Angelo ($1,153)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 65%16 points higher than San Angelo (49%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%10 points lower than San Angelo (25%)
  • Unemployment rate: 11%7 points higher than San Angelo (3.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASanta Rita ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.7 mi
  • CLone Star MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD1.2 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Central

Median rent in Central is $1,110 a month, about the same as the San Angelo median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $139,000, 26% lower than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $939 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent4% lower than San Angelo$1,110$1,153$1,403
Median home value26% lower than San Angelo$139,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than San Angelo2.4x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than San Angelo65%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as San Angelo61%61%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than San Angelo12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo195619781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$939
Mortgage payment
$761
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $139,000 home in Central, 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

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median household income12% lower than San Angelo$58,200$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than San Angelo11%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than San Angelo16%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than San Angelo15%25%34%
Average commute15% higher than San Angelo22 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than San Angelo6.4%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Angelo0%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as San Angelo88%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central

Under 1829%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6436%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Angelo

  1. 1A-Butler Farms
  2. 2A-SouthlandMedian rent $1,060
  3. 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
  5. 5BSunsetMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
  7. 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
  8. 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Gulf PalmsHouston
  2. DCentral HumbleHumble
  3. DCentral ConroeConroe

Questions about Central

Is Central a good place to live?

Central is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central?

Renters in Central pay a median of $1,110 a month, 4% lower than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $139,000, 26% lower than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve Central?

The closest rated public schools are Santa Rita Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lone Star Middle (middle, rated C) and Central High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Central name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.