Neighborhood in West Livingston, Polk County

Living in North side of West Livingston, West Livingston

F

4th of 4areas in West Livingston
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Livingston overall: F

North side of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy3.8 mi
Park2.2 mi
Cafe3.0 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym4.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.4 mi
Childcare2.6 mi
Library4.5 mi

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

Population
830
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$112,000
Household income
$60,600
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in North side of West Livingston

North side of West Livingston is an area in West Livingston with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for North side of West Livingston is F. That puts it 4th of 4 areas we grade in West Livingston, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in North side of West Livingston

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in North side of West Livingston

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

North side of West Livingston report card

Each grade compares North side 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 $1,140, homes cost 1.9x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $60,600, 9.3% unemployed.

    24 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

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 19% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    3.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

North side of West Livingston compared with West Livingston

Better than West Livingston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%13 points higher than West Livingston (83%)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x25% lower than West Livingston (2.5x)
  • People below the poverty line: 8.8%10 points lower than West Livingston (19%)

Worse than West Livingston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%59 points higher than West Livingston (41%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.5%6 points lower than West Livingston (9.5%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%2 points higher than West Livingston (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATimber Creek ElementaryElementary, Livingston ISD4.2 mi
  • DLivingston Junior HighMiddle, Livingston ISD4.8 mi
  • DLivingston High SchoolHigh, Livingston ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in North side of West Livingston

Median rent in North side of West Livingston is $1,140 a month, 6% lower than the West Livingston median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $112,000, 27% lower than the West Livingston median, which means a monthly payment of about $717 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest LivingstonTexas
Median rent6% lower than West Livingston$1,140$1,212$1,403
Median home value27% lower than West Livingston$112,000$153,600$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than West Livingston1.9x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent59 points higher than West Livingston100%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than West Livingston96%83%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than West Livingston21%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Livingston201019951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$717
Mortgage payment
$613
Property tax
$104
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $112,000 home in North side 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$60,600$61,943$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as West Livingston9.3%9.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than West Livingston8.8%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than West Livingston3.5%9.5%34%
Average commute4% lower than West Livingston34 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than West Livingston19%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than West Livingston90%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in North side of West Livingston

Under 1829%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6422%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White89%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. 3FCentral part of West LivingstonMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-East ChannelviewChannelview
  2. FSand BranchSeagoville
  3. D-Northeast HitchcockHitchcock

Questions about North side of West Livingston

Is North side of West Livingston a good place to live?

North side of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North side of West Livingston?

Renters in North side of West Livingston pay a median of $1,140 a month, 6% lower than the West Livingston median. The median home is worth $112,000, 27% lower than the West Livingston median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across West Livingston.

What schools serve North side of West Livingston?

The closest rated public schools are Timber Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 1 Census block group 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.