Bent Creek, Close to Parks, Coffee, and Cleburne ISD Campuses

About Bent Creek

Bent Creek feels like the part of west Cleburne where you can make quick, everyday decisions—walk the dog at Winchester Park, grab groceries at Kroger, or swing by a neighborhood school—without turning the day into a drive. With Winchester Park just down the road and Belclaire Community Park nearby, the area reads as residential first, but never isolated from what makes Cleburne feel like a real hometown.

The streetscape in and around Bent Creek is shaped by practical, liveable houses and a routine-forward layout: families aiming for early drop-offs at GERARD EL (0.6 miles) and Lowell Smith Jr Int (0.4 miles), then looping back out for errands. That rhythm shows up in the ZIP’s numbers, too—this 76033 area has 29,538 residents and a median age of 37, so you’ll see a lot of mid-career households balancing school schedules, work, and weekend sports.

Real estate here tends to land in the attainable side of the Cleburne market, with the average home value around $253,800. It’s a price point that often draws buyers who want a yard and a driveway without giving up access to daily conveniences like H-E-B (2.4 miles) and Walmart Supercenter (2.1 miles). The neighborhood also sits within a community where ownership is common, with a 62.6% homeownership rate, and that usually translates into well-kept frontage and neighbors who pay attention to what’s happening on the block.

Bent Creek also fits neatly into the cultural side of town. On evenings when you want to be out but not far, you’re close to spots like The Break Room Brewing Company (2 miles) and live-performance venues such as Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players (1.8 miles) and Plaza Main Street Theatre (2.4 miles). Even the museum cluster—Layland Museum and the Cleburne Railroad Museum around 2.6 miles—feels like part of the neighborhood’s orbit.

Most people who settle in Bent Creek are looking for that steady Cleburne pace: parks within minutes, Cleburne ISD schools close to home, and a calendar that can include everything from a Saturday morning coffee run to Nolan River Coffee (2.6 miles) to an afternoon at Hulen Park (1.9 miles) or the Iris Garden (1.9 miles).

Living in Bent Creek: Everyday Cleburne Convenience in 76033

Daily life in Bent Creek is built around proximity. When Winchester Park is only about 0.2 miles away, it becomes the default for quick walks, after-dinner laps, and letting kids burn off energy before homework. Belclaire Community Park (0.8 miles) and Westhill Park (1.2 miles) widen your options, and when you want a bigger green-space feel, Lakeshore Park (1.5 miles) and Hulen Park (1.9 miles) are close enough that you’ll actually use them instead of saving them for “someday.”

Housing in the area reflects what many buyers want in this part of Johnson County: an attainable purchase price and a neighborhood where most homes are owner-occupied. In the 76033 ZIP, the median home value sits at $253,800, and with a median household income of $76,292, Bent Creek tends to attract households who are budgeting thoughtfully but still aiming for space and stability. Renters are part of the picture as well—median gross rent in the ZIP is $1,318 a month—so you’ll see a mix of long-time owners and newer residents getting to know the area.

School routines matter here because campuses are so close. Families in Bent Creek are near GERARD EL, an A-rated elementary serving grades EE–04, and also have options like Coleman El, Cooke El, and Santa Fe El within a short drive. Middle schoolers are often tied to Lowell Smith Jr Int (grades 05–06) and Ad Wheat Middle (grades 07–08), both in Cleburne ISD, and older students have Cleburne H S (2.7 miles) as the large comprehensive high school nearby. That closeness changes the feel of weekday mornings—school traffic is a predictable part of the neighborhood pulse.

Errands are straightforward. A typical week might include a Kroger run (1.7 miles), ALDI (2 miles) for staples, and a larger trip to H-E-B (2.4 miles) when you’re planning meals. Coffee is surprisingly abundant for a neighborhood this residential, with Bestea, Starbucks, and Mug On the Go all around 1.9 to 2 miles, plus Nolan River Coffee and Red Horse Cafe about 2.6 miles when you want a longer sit-down vibe.

For fitness and weekends, residents bounce between Planet Fitness (1.8 miles), World Gym (1.9 miles), and local sports hubs like Yellow Jacket Stadium (1.9 miles) and the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex (2.6 miles). The result is a neighborhood routine that feels very Cleburne—parks close, schools close, practical shopping close, and plenty of reasons to spend your time in-town rather than constantly driving elsewhere.

Things to Do Near Bent Creek

Bent Creek residents have an unusually deep park bench nearby. Winchester Park is close enough for quick, everyday use, while Hulen Park, Winston Patrick McGregor Park, and the Iris Garden sit around the 1.9-mile mark for longer walks or a change of scenery. When you want trails and a more linear, “keep moving” kind of outing, West Buffalo Creek Linear Park and Guinn Garden at Buffalo Creek are about 2.3 miles away.

The neighborhood’s errand loop is just as convenient. Groceries are covered with Kroger (1.7 miles), ALDI (2 miles), Walmart Supercenter (2.1 miles), and H-E-B (2.4 miles), and coffee options cluster around the same radius—Bestea and Starbucks at roughly 1.9 miles, plus HTeaO and Mug On the Go around 2 miles. For an easy night out without leaving Cleburne, The Break Room Brewing Company is about 2 miles away, and West End Grill (1.8 miles) is a familiar local stop when you want a sit-down meal.

If you like arts and local history, you’re also near a tight cluster of venues and museums, including Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players (1.8 miles), the Gone With the Wind Museum (2.2 miles), and the Johnson County Courthouse Museum (2.5 miles).

Neighborhoods Near Bent Creek

Bent Creek sits among a group of established Cleburne neighborhoods that locals recognize by name. Winchester is essentially next door at about 0.2 miles, and it shares the same park-first lifestyle thanks to the proximity to Winchester Park. Cross Creek Estates (0.5 miles) and Park Air Estates (0.7 miles) are close enough that residents often overlap at the same grocery stores and gyms, from Kroger to Planet Fitness.

If you’re comparing feel and layout, Belclaire (0.8 miles) and West Hollow (0.8 miles) are common reference points, especially with Belclaire Community Park nearby. Westhill Terrace (0.9 miles), Berkley Heights (1.1 miles), and Westhill (1.2 miles) broaden the nearby options when buyers want to stay in the same general pocket of town but are weighing different streets, schools, or commute patterns.

For buyers who like the idea of this side of Cleburne but want to see a few variations before deciding, Janehaven Lakes (0.8 miles), Belle Meadows (1.3 miles), Willowcreek (1.4 miles), and Quail Hollow (1.4 miles) round out the short-list territory—close enough that your favorite spots like H-E-B and The Break Room Brewing Company will still be your go-tos.

Local Resources for Bent Creek Residents

Bent Creek is served by Cleburne ISD, and the fact that multiple campuses are nearby—like GERARD EL and Lowell Smith Jr Int—makes school-day logistics easier for many households. For families building a routine around reading time and after-school study, the Cleburne Public Library is about 2.5 miles away and is one of the most useful “third places” in town.

For property questions and Texas homestead basics, residents commonly interact with the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County (2.5 miles) and the Johnson-County tax assessor office (2.5 miles). When you need to handle city matters, Cleburne City Hall is around 2.6 miles, and the Utility Billing Department sits about 2.4 miles away for water-related and billing questions.

On the public safety and services side, the Cleburne Police Department is about 2.5 miles away, and fire coverage includes the Cleburne Fire Station (2.8 miles) and Cleburne Fire Department and Ambulance Station 3 (3.4 miles). For paperwork that touches the county level, the Johnson County Texas District Clerk and Johnson County Elections are both around 2.3 miles from the neighborhood, which is convenient when you’re handling official documents or voter services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bent Creek

Is Bent Creek a good place to live?

Bent Creek appeals to people who want a residential pocket of Cleburne with daily conveniences close enough to actually use. With Winchester Park about 0.2 miles away and grocery options like Kroger (1.7 miles) and H-E-B (2.4 miles) nearby, routines stay simple. The 76033 area’s median age of 37 and homeownership rate of 62.6% point to a community with lots of established households, and the median home value around $253,800 keeps the neighborhood within reach for many buyers. Add in nearby Cleburne ISD campuses like GERARD EL and Cleburne H S, and it’s an easy area to settle into.

Is Bent Creek safe?

Safety can vary block by block in any city, and no neighborhood can promise zero crime, but Bent Creek benefits from being close to core city services. The Cleburne Police Department is about 2.5 miles away, and fire services like the Cleburne Fire Station (2.8 miles) are nearby as well, which can provide reassurance for response coverage. The area’s higher level of owner-occupancy—62.6%—often correlates with neighbors paying attention to what’s happening on the street, from keeping up yards to noticing unfamiliar vehicles. If safety is a top concern, it’s smart to visit at different times of day and ask about hyper-local patterns on the specific streets you’re considering.

How are the schools in Bent Creek?

Bent Creek is zoned to Cleburne ISD, and several campuses are very close to the neighborhood. GERARD EL, an A-rated elementary serving grades EE–04, is only about 0.6 miles away, which is a big plus for families who want short drop-offs. Other nearby elementary options include Coleman El, Cooke El, Santa Fe El, and Irving El, all within roughly 5 miles. For middle school, Lowell Smith Jr Int (0.4 miles) and Ad Wheat Middle (2.4 miles) serve grades 05–06 and 07–08 respectively. High school students typically look to Cleburne H S (2.7 miles), with TEAM SCH also nearby.

What is the cost of living in Bent Creek?

Bent Creek’s overall cost of living is influenced most by housing and property taxes. In this part of Cleburne, the city property tax rate is $0.6125 per $100 of valuation, the county rate is $0.3893 per $100, and the Cleburne ISD rate is $1.2119 per $100; together, the combined estimated property tax rate comes to $2.2137 per $100 valuation. That combined rate matters when you compare homes around the area’s typical price point, where the median home value is $253,800. Texas also has no state income tax, which can help offset other household costs depending on your situation. Specific cost-of-living indices and BEA Regional Price Parity (RPP) figures weren’t provided for Bent Creek or 76033 here, so instead of guessing, the practical takeaway is to budget for the local property tax structure, then compare housing payments and utilities based on the exact home you’re evaluating. If you’re deciding between renting and buying, the ZIP’s median gross rent of $1,318 per month gives a useful reference point for what many households are paying.

Is Bent Creek good for families?

Bent Creek works well for many families because so much of daily life is close and repeatable. Winchester Park is roughly 0.2 miles away for quick outdoor time, and bigger park options like Hulen Park and Winston Patrick McGregor Park are still under 2 miles. Schools are a major advantage: GERARD EL is about 0.6 miles away, and Lowell Smith Jr Int is about 0.4 miles, which can make mornings and after-school pickups far less stressful. The neighborhood sits in the 76033 ZIP where 21.2% of residents are under 18, so it’s common to see kid-focused routines tied to parks, campuses, and sports facilities like Yellow Jacket Stadium and the Mayfield Sports Complex.

What is Bent Creek known for?

Bent Creek is known locally for being in the orbit of Cleburne’s park-and-schools corridor, where Winchester Park and nearby campuses shape the day-to-day feel. Residents are close to a surprisingly dense set of green spaces—Winchester Park, Belclaire Community Park, and Hulen Park are all short drives—and that keeps the area active and outdoorsy without leaving town. It’s also positioned near Cleburne’s cultural cluster, including the Johnson County Courthouse Museum, Layland Museum, and the Cleburne Railroad Museum, which gives this side of town a stronger connection to Cleburne’s history than you might expect from a primarily residential pocket. The neighborhood’s attainable price point, with a median home value of $253,800, is part of its reputation as well.

What are things to do near Bent Creek?

Near Bent Creek, weekends often start outdoors at Winchester Park, then expand to Hulen Park, the Iris Garden, or Lakeshore Park depending on the mood. For a longer walk or a different route, West Buffalo Creek Linear Park and Guinn Garden at Buffalo Creek are about 2.3 miles away. When it’s time for coffee, locals rotate between Bestea, Starbucks, Mug On the Go, and HTeaO, mostly clustered around the 2-mile mark, with Nolan River Coffee and Red Horse Cafe a little farther out. For entertainment, you can catch a show at Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players or Plaza Main Street Theatre, or wind down at The Break Room Brewing Company. West End Grill is a nearby staple for an easy dinner out.

What ZIP code is Bent Creek in?

Bent Creek is in ZIP code 76033. Most nearby shopping, parks, and Cleburne ISD schools you’ll use day-to-day are also within the 76033 area.

Interested in Buying or Selling in Bent Creek?

If you’re considering Bent Creek, it helps to look street by street—especially with parks, schools, and shopping all clustered so close together. Reach out to connect with a local real estate expert who can walk you through current availability, pricing, and what to watch for in this part of Cleburne.