Living in Mansfield, TX
Mansfield is the 434th-largest city in the US, home to about 84,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 16.3% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (103.1 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 84,444+16.3% since 2020
- Median home value
- $410,7003.4 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,954/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $121,126median, per year
- Price level
- 103.1US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 58° / 96°lows 37° / 75°
- Average commute
- 29 min15% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Tarrant County, Johnson County, Ellis County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 604 ft
Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Cost of living in Mansfield
The median home in Mansfield is worth $410,700 and the median household earns $121,126 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.4 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,954 a month, about 19% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area at 103.1, with housing at 117.9 and goods at 102.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $77,300 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Mansfield weather
Average highs run from 58°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 37°F. It gets 36 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Mansfield
People and work
The median resident is 36.4 years old, and 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 72% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 29 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 36.4265th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 72%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,29536.8 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 5.8%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2004median year
Who moves to Mansfield, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Houston (Harris County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and San Antonio (Bexar County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Houston (Harris County), Austin (Travis County) and San Antonio (Bexar County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Tarrant County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: tornado, winter weather, hail, ice storm.
Home prices
+0.7% in a year
Up 34% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, TX (MSAD) area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
28% good days
45 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Mansfield
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Globe Life Field 12 miles
- Tarrant County College District 17 miles
- Dallas College 24 miles
- The University of Texas at Arlington 11 miles
- Texas Christian University 16 miles
- Southern Methodist University 28 miles
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Airports near Mansfield
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport DFW | 23 mi | 42,351,316 |
| Dallas Love Field Airport DAL | 25 mi | 8,654,991 |
| Waco Regional Airport ACT | 67 mi | 53,849 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Mansfield
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College | 24 mi | 43,869 | $16,414 | n/a |
| Tarrant County College District | 17 mi | 42,300 | $3,775 | 30% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 11 mi | 32,294 | $17,040 | 51% |
| Texas Christian University | 16 mi | 11,026 | $35,045 | 86% |
| University of North Texas at Dallas | 20 mi | 2,878 | $12,111 | 39% |
| Dallas Baptist University | 15 mi | 2,403 | $25,954 | 60% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Mansfield
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before March 9, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 8 and the first frost comes around November 21.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Arlington Municipal Airport, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Mansfield.
Wildfire smoke in Mansfield
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Mansfield on about 152 days a year, including about 19 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Mansfield
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 25,368 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Mansfield
Downtown Mansfield is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 35,354 | 47 | 14.9 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Fort Worth Independent School District (70,405 students), Arlington Independent School District (53,339 students), Grand Prairie Independent School District (26,129 students), Burleson Independent School District (12,759 students), Midlothian Independent School District (11,356 students), Cedar Hill Independent School District (6,253 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Mansfield's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Mansfield's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Charleston, SC71% matchCompare
- Atlanta, GA69% matchCompare
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- North Charleston, SC65% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Mansfield
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Mansfield
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.4 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data The city is growing fast (+16.3% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 106 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Air quality is a concern: 45 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).
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Cities near Mansfield
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX | 11 mi | 402,134 | $304,700 | 103.1 | Compare |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 12 mi | 209,434 | $295,500 | 103.1 | Compare |
| Fort Worth, TX | 16 mi | 1,028,117 | $303,000 | 103.1 | Compare |
| Irving, TX | 23 mi | 257,076 | $315,600 | 103.1 | Compare |
| Dallas, TX | 25 mi | 1,329,491 | $320,700 | 103.1 | Compare |
| Flower Mound, TX | 32 mi | 79,540 | $560,200 | 103.1 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mansfield a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Mansfield side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Mansfield?
The Census Bureau estimates Mansfield had 84,444 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 72,624 in April 2020 (+16.3%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Mansfield?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $77,300 in the Mansfield area. The median household here earns $121,126.
When is the best time to visit Mansfield?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, March to May and November are the most comfortable months. July averages 96°F and January 58°F for daytime highs.
What county is Mansfield in?
Mansfield spans Tarrant County (71%), Johnson County (25%), Ellis County (4%) by share of the city's land. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Mansfield in?
Mansfield is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Mansfield?
About 604 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Mansfield. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Arlington Municipal Airport, TX station; snowfall from Burleson, TX. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.