Neighborhood in Victoria, Victoria County

Living in Central Victoria, Victoria

D+

3rd of 6areas in Victoria
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Victoria overall: D+

Central Victoria covers part of Victoria, TX, home to about 34,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Victoria. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Health scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
34,220
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$199,000
Household income
$67,100
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Central Victoria

Central Victoria is an area in Victoria with about 34,200 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Victoria is D+. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Victoria, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Victoria

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Victoria

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central Victoria report card

Each grade compares Central Victoria 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 $1,210, homes cost 3.0x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,100, 3.6% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 364 violent crimes per 100k, 1,857 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.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 8.5% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    23% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Victoria compared with Victoria

Better than Victoria

  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%4 points higher than Victoria (82%)
  • Vacant homes: 10%2 points lower than Victoria (12%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x4% lower than Victoria (3.1x)

Worse than Victoria

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%5 points lower than Victoria (58%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 54%4 points higher than Victoria (50%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%2 points lower than Victoria (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRowland ElementaryElementary, Victoria ISD0.4 mi
  • BHowell MiddleMiddle, Victoria ISD0.3 mi
  • CVictoria East High SchoolHigh, Victoria ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Central Victoria

Median rent in Central Victoria is $1,210 a month, about the same as the Victoria median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $199,000, about the same as the Victoria median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,369 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereVictoriaTexas
Median rent3% higher than Victoria$1,210$1,172$1,403
Median home value4% lower than Victoria$199,000$207,100$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Victoria3.0x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Victoria54%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Victoria52%58%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Victoria10%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Victoria197919801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,369
Mortgage payment
$1,089
Property tax
$279
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $199,000 home in Central Victoria, 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

MeasureHereVictoriaTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Victoria$67,100$67,226$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Victoria3.6%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Victoria17%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Victoria18%20%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Victoria21 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Victoria8.5%7.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Victoria3.0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Victoria86%82%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Victoria

Under 1826%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6434%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black6.1%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Victoria

  1. 1A-North VictoriaMedian rent $1,530
  2. 2B+Northwest VictoriaMedian rent $1,180
  3. 4D+Southeast VictoriaMedian rent $980
  4. 5D+Southwest VictoriaMedian rent $1,130
  5. 6D-South VictoriaMedian rent $940

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCentral DenisonDenison
  2. C-Southeast DenisonDenison
  3. CSouth BrownwoodBrownwood

Questions about Central Victoria

Is Central Victoria a good place to live?

Central Victoria covers part of Victoria, TX, home to about 34,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Victoria. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Victoria?

Renters in Central Victoria pay a median of $1,210 a month, 3% higher than the Victoria median. The median home is worth $199,000, 4% lower than the Victoria median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Victoria.

What schools serve Central Victoria?

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

This area groups 24 Census block groups in this part of Victoria 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.