Neighborhood in Uvalde, Uvalde County

Living in Central Uvalde, Uvalde

D+

2nd of 4areas in Uvalde
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Uvalde overall: C-

Central Uvalde covers part of Uvalde, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Uvalde. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (0 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$162,000
Household income
$40,900
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Central Uvalde

Central Uvalde is an area in Uvalde with about 2,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Uvalde is D+. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in Uvalde, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Uvalde

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 13% lower than the Uvalde median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Uvalde

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Uvalde report card

Each grade compares Central Uvalde 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 $860, homes cost 3.9x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $40,900, 0% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 57 of 100 on the state rating.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 408 violent crimes per 100k, 1,499 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 17% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Uvalde compared with Uvalde

Better than Uvalde

  • Homes with broadband internet: 90%7 points higher than Uvalde (83%)
  • Median rent: $86013% lower than Uvalde ($994)
  • Average commute: 17 min12% lower than Uvalde (19 min)

Worse than Uvalde

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%22 points higher than Uvalde (38%)
  • Home value to income: 3.9x48% higher than Uvalde (2.7x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%12 points lower than Uvalde (67%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FUvalde El at Flores CampusElementary, Uvalde CISD0.3 mi
  • DMorales Junior HighMiddle, Uvalde CISD0.8 mi
  • DUvalde High SchoolHigh, Uvalde CISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Uvalde

Median rent in Central Uvalde is $860 a month, 13% lower than the Uvalde median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $162,000, 18% higher than the Uvalde median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,088 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereUvaldeTexas
Median rent13% lower than Uvalde$860$994$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Uvalde$162,000$136,800$283,800
Home value to income48% higher than Uvalde3.9x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points higher than Uvalde61%38%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Uvalde55%67%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Uvalde10%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Uvalde196419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,088
Mortgage payment
$887
Property tax
$202
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $162,000 home in Central Uvalde, 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

MeasureHereUvaldeTexas
Median household income20% lower than Uvalde$40,900$51,141$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Uvalde0%1.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Uvalde28%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Uvalde16%16%34%
Average commute12% lower than Uvalde17 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Uvalde17%5.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Uvalde6.6%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Uvalde90%83%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Uvalde

Under 1827%
18 to 348.7%
35 to 6443%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Black0%
Asian2.7%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Uvalde

  1. 1C-Brice Lane ColoniaMedian rent $570
  2. 3D-South Grove Street ColoniaMedian rent $1,100
  3. 4D-Gonzales ColoniaMedian rent $1,360

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Central WacoWaco
  2. D-Southeast WacoWaco
  3. DWest San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Central Uvalde

Is Central Uvalde a good place to live?

Central Uvalde covers part of Uvalde, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Uvalde. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Uvalde?

Renters in Central Uvalde pay a median of $860 a month, 13% lower than the Uvalde median. The median home is worth $162,000, 18% higher than the Uvalde median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Uvalde.

What schools serve Central Uvalde?

The closest rated public schools are Uvalde El at Flores Campus (elementary, rated F), Morales Junior High (middle, rated D) and Uvalde High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

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