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Mansfield.
About
Life in Mansfield
If you're considering Mansfield as a place to live, understand that you're choosing suburban sprawl with real financial upsides. The median home price sits around $410,000 with a median household income of $121,126—solid numbers if you're in a professional field—and the job market is fairly healthy with unemployment at 4.0%. That said, your commute to Dallas or Fort Worth will likely run 28 minutes or more, and this is very much a car-dependent community.
Mansfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
13.6%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+16.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mansfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mansfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.7%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.4%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
60.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 39% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Mansfield
In Mansfield, rent runs 39% above the TX average, and home values are 45% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,645
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $440,844 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Mansfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mansfield is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mansfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute28.6 min avg
How Mansfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mansfield, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mansfield runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
106.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,188.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mansfield Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Mansfield, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Mansfield is about 4% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Mansfield, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Mansfield is about 4% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mansfield has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 2.34" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 3.37" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.13" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.54" |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 1.70" |
| Aug | 96°F | 75°F | 1.68" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.62" |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 2.81" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mansfield
Mansfield has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Usmd Hospital at Arlington L P
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Arlington
Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Arlington
Medical City Arlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Arlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mansfield
Mansfield's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mansfield (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Arlington
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mansfield
Mansfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mansfield
Mansfield Public Library
104 S Wisteria St, Mansfield
Cities Near Mansfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mansfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mansfield FAQ
Is Mansfield, Texas affordable?⌄
Mansfield's median rent is $1,954/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $121,126/year. Median home value is $410,700.
Is Mansfield, Texas safe?⌄
Mansfield's violent crime rate was 106 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1189 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mansfield, Texas?⌄
Mansfield has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mansfield, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Mansfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,954/month and median household income is $121,126/year. The median home value is $410,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mansfield, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Mansfield is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from