Neighborhood in West Livingston, Polk County

Living in Northeast side of West Livingston, West Livingston

D-

2nd of 4areas in West Livingston
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
West Livingston overall: F

Northeast side of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.0 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park1.7 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
570
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$124,000
Household income
$60,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Northeast side of West Livingston

Northeast side of West Livingston is an area in West Livingston with about 600 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 30% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in West Livingston, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Northeast side of West Livingston

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northeast side of West Livingston

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northeast side of West Livingston report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 2.0x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $60,600, 0% unemployed.

    49 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 21 min, 0% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    62% of homes have broadband.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast side of West Livingston compared with West Livingston

Better than West Livingston

  • Average commute: 21 min41% lower than West Livingston (35 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%9 points lower than West Livingston (9.1%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%9 points higher than West Livingston (9.5%)

Worse than West Livingston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%59 points higher than West Livingston (41%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 62%30 points lower than West Livingston (92%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%5 points lower than West Livingston (83%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATimber Creek ElementaryElementary, Livingston ISD2.4 mi
  • DLivingston Junior HighMiddle, Livingston ISD2.9 mi
  • DLivingston High SchoolHigh, Livingston ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Northeast side of West Livingston

Median rent in Northeast 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 $124,000, 19% lower than the West Livingston median, which means a monthly payment of about $783 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWest LivingstonTexas
Median rent6% lower than West Livingston$1,140$1,212$1,403
Median home value19% lower than West Livingston$124,000$153,600$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than West Livingston2.0x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent59 points higher than West Livingston100%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than West Livingston78%83%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than West Livingston29%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as West Livingston198419951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$783
Mortgage payment
$679
Property tax
$104
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $124,000 home in Northeast 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 rate9 points lower than West Livingston0%9.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than West Livingston15%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than West Livingston18%9.5%34%
Average commute41% lower than West Livingston21 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than West Livingston0%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet30 points lower than West Livingston62%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 Northeast side of West Livingston

Under 1816%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6439%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race11%

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. 3FCentral part of West LivingstonMedian rent $1,220
  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. FNortheast LibertyLiberty
  2. FSoutheast WaxahachieWaxahachie
  3. D+North PalestinePalestine

Questions about Northeast side of West Livingston

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

Northeast side of West Livingston covers part of West Livingston, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in West Livingston. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

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

Median rent in Northeast side of West Livingston is $1,140 a month, 6% lower than the West Livingston median. The median home is worth $124,000, 19% lower than the West Livingston median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across West Livingston.

What schools serve Northeast 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.