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Is Mansfield a Good Place to Live? Mansfield, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Mansfield ranks #241 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #118 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.7%, #11 of 468) and low violent crime (106 per 100,000, #57 of 442), and trails on high rents ($1,954/mo, #397 of 524).
Mansfield by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Mansfield's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Mansfield?
Mansfield's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,954/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $443,697, 48% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Mansfield | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.1#842 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $443,697#722 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,735/mo#536 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $410,700#811 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,954/mo#1072 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.4x#338 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.4%#378 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Mansfield housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Mansfield is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Mansfield safe?
Mansfield recorded 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 72% below the US rate of 373 and 74% below Texas's 401. That ranks #136 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #57 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Mansfield Police Department. Property crime runs 1,189 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Mansfield | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 106#136 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,189#300 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Mansfield?
The median household in Mansfield earns $121,126, 58% above the US figure of $76,827 and 66% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4% (US 4.2%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.7% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Mansfield | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $121,126#147 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4%#474 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.8%#160 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +4.7%#22 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Mansfield?
The median resident of Mansfield is 36.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 42.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #400 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Mansfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 42.5%#400 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 71.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Mansfield's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Mansfield; its public schools have 15.7 students per teacher and spend $10,669 per pupil. 31.7% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Mansfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.7#584 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,669#1099 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.7%#518 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.6%#541 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 11.7%#847 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 23,199 students are enrolled in Mansfield's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Mansfield?
The average commute in Mansfield is 28.6 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0% of workers take transit and 15.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Mansfield scores 7.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.3°F and winters 49.1°F, with 36.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Mansfield | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28.6 min#1033 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.9%#825 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73.8% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 15.4% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.8#1105 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.9 | 36.6 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 61.9 | 40.3 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 69.6 | 48 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 76.9 | 55 | 3.1 |
| May | 84 | 64 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 91.6 | 72.2 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 95.9 | 75 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 96.1 | 74.8 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 67.8 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 79.1 | 56.5 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 67.3 | 46.3 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 59.1 | 38.6 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Arlington Muni Airport.
| Measure | Mansfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84.3°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 49.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Arlington Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Mansfield?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | Mansfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 56#989 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 30#1016 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#485 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tarrant County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tarrant County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.031% | 98% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 70% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Mansfield compare with similar-size cities?
Mansfield is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #118 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 77,510.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #241 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 | 28.6 min |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #364 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 | 22.1 min |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #875 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 | 17.5 min |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #810 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 | 22.5 min |
| Redmond, WAPop. 77,353 | #42 | 71.1 | $162,560 | $2,409/mo | 104 | 22.1 min |
| Wyoming, MIPop. 77,353 | #644 | 55.9 | $73,677 | $1,196/mo | 459 | 21.9 min |
| Alameda, CAPop. 77,238 | #407 | 59.9 | $137,697 | $2,474/mo | 348 | 31.6 min |
| Schaumburg, ILPop. 76,868 | #136 | 67.0 | $97,514 | $1,812/mo | 68 | 27.8 min |
| Hammond, INPop. 76,768 | #1210 | 44.6 | $55,504 | $1,134/mo | 589 | 25.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Mansfield compare with the rest of Texas?
Mansfield ranks #9 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 66% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 74% below the statewide rate. Homes are 48% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Sugar Land, TXPop. 110,016 | #11 | 63.0 | $136,217 | $1,957/mo | 73 |
| Plano, TXPop. 290,594 | #12 | 62.9 | $112,253 | $1,841/mo | 147 |
| Carrollton, TXPop. 133,740 | #13 | 62.7 | $101,396 | $1,735/mo | 98 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Mansfield among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Mansfield's score calculated?
Mansfield scores 63.4 out of 100, #241 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Mansfield. Similar-size median 55.5.
72.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Mansfield's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
91.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Mansfield. Similar-size median 58.9.
61.0 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Mansfield's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
38.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Mansfield's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
55.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Mansfield. Similar-size median 56.1.
82.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Mansfield. Similar-size median 42.4.
88.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Mansfield. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Mansfield's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
35.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Mansfield's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Mansfield has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Mansfield
Is Mansfield, TX a good place to live?
Mansfield ranks #241 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #118 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.7%, #11 of 468) and low violent crime (106 per 100,000, #57 of 442), and trails on high rents ($1,954/mo, #397 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Mansfield?
Mansfield's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,954/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $443,697, 48% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Mansfield?
Mansfield recorded 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 72% below the US rate of 373 and 74% below Texas's 401. That ranks #136 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #57 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Mansfield Police Department. Property crime runs 1,189 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Mansfield?
The median household in Mansfield earns $121,126, 58% above the US figure of $76,827 and 66% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4% (US 4.2%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.7% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Mansfield?
Median rent in Mansfield is $1,954/mo (Census), #1072 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,735/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Mansfield?
Zillow's typical home value in Mansfield is $443,697, down 0.4% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $410,700.
How are the public schools in Mansfield?
There is no city graduation rate for Mansfield; its public schools have 15.7 students per teacher and spend $10,669 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Mansfield?
The average commute is 28.6 minutes, #1033 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 6.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Mansfield?
Mansfield averages 66.8°F over the year, 84.3°F in summer and 49.1°F in winter, with 36.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Mansfield walkable?
Mansfield scores 7.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Mansfield at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Mansfield?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Mansfield?
Mansfield has 77,510 residents. The median resident of Mansfield is 36.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 42.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #400 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Mansfield compare with the rest of Texas?
Mansfield ranks #9 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 63.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 66% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 74% below the statewide rate. Homes are 48% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Mansfield?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Mansfield's population of 77,510 are Bethlehem, PA (#364 overall), Rapid City, SD (#875 overall), Racine, WI (#810 overall), Redmond, WA (#42 overall), and Wyoming, MI (#644 overall). Mansfield is #241.