Neighborhood in Texas City, Galveston County

Living in Central Texas City, Texas City

D-

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

Central Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
9,060
Median rent
$1,290
Median home value
$162,000
Household income
$54,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in Central Texas City

Central Texas City is an area in Texas City with about 9,100 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 21% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Central Texas City

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Texas City

  • Higher poverty. 22% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Texas City.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.5% across Texas City.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Texas City report card

Each grade compares Central Texas City 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 $1,290, homes cost 3.0x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,600, 12% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 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+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 26 min, 7.9% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Texas City compared with Texas City

Better than Texas City

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.1%3 points higher than Texas City (2.2%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x6% lower than Texas City (3.2x)

Worse than Texas City

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%25 points lower than Texas City (57%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%15 points higher than Texas City (52%)
  • Median household income: $54,60021% lower than Texas City ($68,776)

Closest public schools

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

  • BManuel Guajardo Jr ElementaryElementary, Texas City ISD2.7 mi
  • CBlocker MiddleMiddle, Texas City ISD3.4 mi
  • CTexas City High SchoolHigh, Texas City ISD3.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Texas City

Median rent in Central Texas City is $1,290 a month, about the same as the Texas City median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $162,000, 25% lower than the Texas City median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,101 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTexas CityTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Texas City$1,290$1,307$1,403
Median home value25% lower than Texas City$162,000$217,300$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Texas City3.0x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Texas City67%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points lower than Texas City31%57%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Texas City6.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas City199219841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,101
Mortgage payment
$887
Property tax
$214
Median rent, for comparison
$1,290

Based on a $162,000 home in Central Texas City, 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

MeasureHereTexas CityTexas
Median household income21% lower than Texas City$54,600$68,776$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas City12%6.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Texas City22%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Texas City14%20%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Texas City26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas City7.9%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Texas City5.1%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Texas City87%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Texas City

Under 1818%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6437%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black33%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Texas City

  1. 1C+Northwest Texas CityMedian rent $1,450
  2. 2CLago MarMedian rent $1,970
  3. 3CEast Texas CityMedian rent $1,310
  4. 4C-Southeast Texas CityMedian rent $1,200
  5. 5D+West Texas CityMedian rent $1,280
  6. 6D-Southwest Texas CityMedian rent $1,590
  7. 7D-North Texas CityMedian rent $1,880

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Central TerrellTerrell
  2. D-Southeast TempleTemple
  3. D-Southeast San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Central Texas City

Is Central Texas City a good place to live?

Central Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Central Texas City?

Renters in Central Texas City pay a median of $1,290 a month, about the same as the Texas City median. The median home is worth $162,000, 25% lower than the Texas City median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Texas City.

What schools serve Central Texas City?

The closest rated public schools are Manuel Guajardo Jr Elementary (elementary, rated B), Blocker Middle (middle, rated C) and Texas City High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Texas City 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.