Neighborhood in Seagoville, Dallas County

Living in Central Seagoville, Seagoville

C-

2nd of 3areas in Seagoville
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seagoville overall: D+

Central Seagoville covers part of Seagoville, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Seagoville. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care6.5 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
4,920
Median rent
$1,610
Median home value
$247,000
Household income
$77,300
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Central Seagoville

Central Seagoville is an area in Seagoville with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 43% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Central Seagoville

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Seagoville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,610, 17% higher than the Seagoville median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Seagoville report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,610, homes cost 3.2x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $77,300, 3.3% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 93 violent crimes per 100k, 1,452 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.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 9.3% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Seagoville compared with Seagoville

Better than Seagoville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%10 points lower than Seagoville (59%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Seagoville (7.3%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%7 points higher than Seagoville (91%)

Worse than Seagoville

  • Median rent: $1,61017% higher than Seagoville ($1,381)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACentral ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD0.6 mi
  • BSeagoville MiddleMiddle, Dallas ISD3.7 mi
  • CSeagoville High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Seagoville

Median rent in Central Seagoville is $1,610 a month, 17% higher than the Seagoville median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $247,000, 7% higher than the Seagoville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,716 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeagovilleTexas
Median rent17% higher than Seagoville$1,610$1,381$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Seagoville$247,000$230,400$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Seagoville3.2x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Seagoville49%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Seagoville84%78%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Seagoville0%7.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seagoville199519921992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,716
Mortgage payment
$1,352
Property tax
$364
Median rent, for comparison
$1,610

Based on a $247,000 home in Central Seagoville, 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

MeasureHereSeagovilleTexas
Median household income16% higher than Seagoville$77,300$66,743$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Seagoville3.3%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Seagoville12%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Seagoville14%11%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Seagoville38 min38 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Seagoville9.3%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Seagoville98%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Seagoville

Under 1831%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6437%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black9.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race13%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seagoville

  1. 1BNorth Seagoville
  2. 3FSand BranchMedian rent $1,360

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Enchanted CreekArlington
  2. D+Southeast DeSotoDeSoto
  3. C-La JoyaLaredo

Questions about Central Seagoville

Is Central Seagoville a good place to live?

Central Seagoville covers part of Seagoville, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Seagoville. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Seagoville?

Renters in Central Seagoville pay a median of $1,610 a month, 17% higher than the Seagoville median. The median home is worth $247,000, 7% higher than the Seagoville median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Seagoville.

What schools serve Central Seagoville?

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

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Seagoville 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.