Neighborhood in Weatherford, Parker County

Living in Central Weatherford, Weatherford

D-

5th of 6areas in Weatherford
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Weatherford overall: C-

Central Weatherford covers part of Weatherford, TX, home to about 15,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Weatherford. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
15,200
Median rent
$1,400
Median home value
$249,000
Household income
$57,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Central Weatherford

Central Weatherford is an area in Weatherford with about 15,200 residents, homes built around 1991, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Weatherford is D-. That puts it 5th of 6 areas we grade in Weatherford, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Weatherford

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central Weatherford

  • 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 tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Weatherford report card

Each grade compares Central Weatherford 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 $1,400, homes cost 4.3x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,200, 4.9% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 206 violent crimes per 100k, 1,302 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 8.9% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    15% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Weatherford compared with Weatherford

Better than Weatherford

  • Median rent: $1,4008% lower than Weatherford ($1,527)
  • Average commute: 24 min5% lower than Weatherford (25 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%2 points lower than Weatherford (62%)

Worse than Weatherford

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%16 points lower than Weatherford (62%)
  • Median household income: $57,20030% lower than Weatherford ($81,516)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 23%7 points lower than Weatherford (30%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCrockett ElementaryElementary, Weatherford ISD1.2 mi
  • DTison MiddleMiddle, Weatherford ISD1.5 mi
  • BWeatherford High SchoolHigh, Weatherford ISD4 mi

Cost of living in Central Weatherford

Median rent in Central Weatherford is $1,400 a month, 8% lower than the Weatherford median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $249,000, 20% lower than the Weatherford median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,665 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWeatherfordTexas
Median rent8% lower than Weatherford$1,400$1,527$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Weatherford$249,000$312,100$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Weatherford4.3x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Weatherford61%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points lower than Weatherford46%62%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Weatherford7.4%5.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Weatherford199119981992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,665
Mortgage payment
$1,363
Property tax
$302
Median rent, for comparison
$1,400

Based on a $249,000 home in Central Weatherford, 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

MeasureHereWeatherfordTexas
Median household income30% lower than Weatherford$57,200$81,516$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Weatherford4.9%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Weatherford16%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Weatherford23%30%34%
Average commute5% lower than Weatherford24 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Weatherford8.9%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Weatherford2.9%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Weatherford90%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Weatherford

Under 1820%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6434%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black4.3%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Weatherford

  1. 1BSouthwest WeatherfordMedian rent $1,400
  2. 2C+Southeast WeatherfordMedian rent $1,980
  3. 3C+West WeatherfordMedian rent $1,560
  4. 4C+East WeatherfordMedian rent $1,610
  5. 6D-Northwest WeatherfordMedian rent $1,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+South WacoWaco
  2. DCentral ShermanSherman
  3. DBordersvilleHouston

Questions about Central Weatherford

Is Central Weatherford a good place to live?

Central Weatherford covers part of Weatherford, TX, home to about 15,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Weatherford. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Central Weatherford?

Renters in Central Weatherford pay a median of $1,400 a month, 8% lower than the Weatherford median. The median home is worth $249,000, 20% lower than the Weatherford median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Weatherford.

What schools serve Central Weatherford?

The closest rated public schools are Crockett Elementary (elementary, rated D), Tison Middle (middle, rated D) and Weatherford High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 9 Census block groups in this part of Weatherford 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.