Neighborhood in West Livingston, Polk County

Living in Central part of West Livingston, West Livingston

F

3rd of 4areas in West Livingston
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Livingston overall: F

Central part of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.5 mi
Pharmacy3.6 mi
Park1.4 mi
Cafe2.7 mi
Restaurant1.7 mi
Gym3.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.5 mi
Childcare3.6 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
1,750
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$237,000
Household income
$62,900
Average commute
43 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Central part of West Livingston

Central part of West Livingston is an area in West Livingston with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 24% of households with children.

Our grade for Central part of West Livingston is F. That puts it 3rd of 4 areas we grade in West Livingston, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Central part of West Livingston

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central part of West Livingston

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 43 minutes, against 35 for West Livingston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central part of West Livingston report card

Each grade compares Central part of West Livingston 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 $1,220, homes cost 3.8x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $62,900, 10% unemployed.

    14 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

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 43 min, 8.7% work from home.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Central part of West Livingston compared with West Livingston

Better than West Livingston

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%10 points lower than West Livingston (28%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%8 points higher than West Livingston (92%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%6 points higher than West Livingston (9.5%)

Worse than West Livingston

  • Home value to income: 3.8x52% higher than West Livingston (2.5x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%10 points higher than West Livingston (41%)
  • Vacant homes: 40%10 points higher than West Livingston (30%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCedar Grove ElementaryElementary, Livingston ISD3.5 mi
  • DLivingston Junior HighMiddle, Livingston ISD4.8 mi
  • DLivingston High SchoolHigh, Livingston ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Central part of West Livingston

Median rent in Central part of West Livingston is $1,220 a month, about the same as the West Livingston median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $237,000, 54% higher than the West Livingston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,429 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest LivingstonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as West Livingston$1,220$1,212$1,403
Median home value54% higher than West Livingston$237,000$153,600$283,800
Home value to income52% higher than West Livingston3.8x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than West Livingston52%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than West Livingston79%83%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than West Livingston40%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Livingston199419951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,429
Mortgage payment
$1,297
Property tax
$132
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $237,000 home in Central part of West Livingston, 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

MeasureHereWest LivingstonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as West Livingston$62,900$61,943$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than West Livingston10%9.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than West Livingston20%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than West Livingston15%9.5%34%
Average commute24% higher than West Livingston43 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than West Livingston8.7%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than West Livingston100%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central part of West Livingston

Under 1817%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6440%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black16%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in West Livingston

  1. 1CNorthwest side of West LivingstonMedian rent $1,140
  2. 2D-Northeast side of West LivingstonMedian rent $1,140
  3. 4FNorth side of West LivingstonMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Estates at Tour 18Atascocita
  2. D-South RenoReno
  3. FNortheast San MarcosSan Marcos

Questions about Central part of West Livingston

Is Central part of West Livingston a good place to live?

Central part of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central part of West Livingston?

Renters in Central part of West Livingston pay a median of $1,220 a month, about the same as the West Livingston median. The median home is worth $237,000, 54% higher than the West Livingston median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across West Livingston.

What schools serve Central part of West Livingston?

The closest rated public schools are Cedar Grove Elementary (elementary, rated B), Livingston Junior High (middle, rated D) and Livingston 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 West Livingston 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.