Neighborhood in Seminole, Gaines County

Living in City Park Addition, Seminole

B+

1st of 5areas in Seminole
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seminole overall: B-

City Park Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy19.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
2,500
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$174,000
Household income
$90,000
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in City Park Addition

City Park Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1967, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for City Park Addition is B+. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Seminole, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in City Park Addition

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $90,000, 49% higher than the Seminole median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in City Park Addition

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

City Park Addition report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $820, homes cost 1.9x income.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $90,000, 0% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 254 violent crimes per 100k, 629 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 0% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

City Park Addition compared with Seminole

Better than Seminole

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 9.2%29 points lower than Seminole (38%)
  • Median household income: $90,00049% higher than Seminole ($60,390)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x34% lower than Seminole (2.9x)

Worse than Seminole

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%3 points lower than Seminole (74%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CYoung ElementaryElementary, Seminole ISD0.4 mi
  • CSeminole Junior HighMiddle, Seminole ISD1.2 mi
  • ASeminole High SchoolHigh, Seminole ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in City Park Addition

Median rent in City Park Addition is $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $174,000, about the same as the Seminole median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,200 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median rent4% lower than Seminole$820$858$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Seminole$174,000$177,000$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Seminole1.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than Seminole9.2%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Seminole71%74%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Seminole5.8%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seminole196719791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,200
Mortgage payment
$952
Property tax
$247
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $174,000 home in City Park Addition, 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

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median household income49% higher than Seminole$90,000$60,390$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Seminole0%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Seminole0.8%6.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Seminole21%18%34%
Average commute5% lower than Seminole22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Seminole0%1.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Seminole0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Seminole95%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in City Park Addition

Under 1850%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6432%
65 and over4.8%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seminole

  1. 2B+Malone
  2. 3BSmallin Terrace AdditionMedian rent $820
  3. 4B-Mesquite ApartmentsMedian rent $820
  4. 5C+Russell AdditionMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Bluff Springs EstatesAustin
  2. B+ParkMonahans
  3. C+Southwest GarlandGarland

Questions about City Park Addition

Is City Park Addition a good place to live?

City Park Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in City Park Addition?

Renters in City Park Addition pay a median of $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. The median home is worth $174,000, about the same as the Seminole median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Seminole.

What schools serve City Park Addition?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the City Park Addition 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.