Preston Meadow, Where Everyday Cleburne Feels Close-to-Home

About Preston Meadow

Preston Meadow sits in the part of Cleburne where your errands, coffee run, and a quick park loop can all happen without turning the day into a drive. On a normal morning, it’s easy to picture neighbors swinging by Carniceria Mi Pueblo, then continuing on to Sunrise Cafe before school drop-off at Cooke El just 0.6 miles away. That closeness to everyday stops gives the neighborhood a practical, lived-in rhythm that feels tied to Cleburne’s core rather than out on the fringe.

The area around Preston Meadow reads like established residential Cleburne: streets that feel designed for home life first, with nearby community anchors doing the heavy lifting. When you want a quiet reset, P.D. Lacewell Park is about 0.9 miles away, and McAnear Park sits around 1.2 miles out—both close enough to become part of a weekly routine. If you’re the type who likes a little local history with your weekend, the cluster of downtown museums—Cleburne Railroad Museum, Layland Museum, and the Lowell Smith Sr. History Center, each roughly 1.3 miles away—adds a distinctly Cleburne flavor that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.

Real estate here tends to appeal to buyers who want attainable pricing without giving up convenience. In the surrounding ZIP code 76033, the median home value sits at $253,800, a number that often draws first-time buyers and move-up households who still want access to city amenities. The broader area’s median household income of $76,292 supports that picture of steady, middle-market demand, where people are looking for a neighborhood they can settle into and improve over time.

Preston Meadow also fits neatly into a web of nearby pockets—Hidden Village, Craftsman’s Corner, and Crestview are all within a few tenths of a mile—so the neighborhood feels connected to a larger residential grid rather than isolated. That connection shows up in daily choices: an after-school stop at H-E-B about 1.2 miles away, a quick library run to Cleburne Public Library at roughly 1.4 miles, or catching a performance near Plaza Main Street Theatre around 1.5 miles out. It’s a place that tends to attract people who want their home life to be quiet, but their options to stay close.

Living in Preston Meadow: Schools, Parks, and a Quick Route to Coffee

Life in Preston Meadow revolves around small, repeatable routines—school mornings, park time, and the kind of errands you can knock out in one loop. With the ZIP’s population at 29,538 and a median age of 37, the area feels like it’s built around working households and families balancing schedules. Homeownership in the broader area runs high, with 62.6% of residents owning their homes, which often translates into neighbors who stay long enough to care about the street, the yard, and what’s happening at nearby schools.

Housing values in the area track to a median of $253,800, and you’ll see a mix of owners who keep things classic and others who update kitchens, paint exteriors, or refresh landscaping to match modern tastes. The fact that the ZIP has 11,121 housing units with 58.5% owner-occupied and 35.0% renter-occupied creates a blend: long-time residents alongside newer arrivals who may be renting before buying. For anyone comparing buy versus rent, the median gross rent of $1,318 per month provides a real benchmark when you’re running the math.

For families focused on elementary options, Cleburne ISD is the anchor here. Cooke El is close enough at 0.6 miles to feel like part of the neighborhood’s daily map, while Irving El at 1.4 miles and Coleman El at 1.9 miles give alternatives nearby. GERARD EL, rated A, is about 3.1 miles out—often a name that comes up in conversations about stronger-rated campus options in the same district. Older students typically connect to AD Wheat Middle at 1.8 miles and Lowell Smith Jr Int at 3.4 miles, and high schoolers have Cleburne H S about 2.1 miles away, with Team Sch also nearby at 2 miles.

Green space is easy to work into the week. A weekday evening can mean a quick walk at John S. Butner Park about 1.1 miles away, while weekends might bring a longer stroll through West Buffalo Creek Linear Park or East Buffalo Creek Linear Park, both around 1.5 to 1.6 miles out. If your household is sports-oriented, the nearby lineup—Yellow Jacket Stadium, the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex, and Splash Station all under about two miles—makes it realistic to keep practices, games, and fitness in-town.

Coffee and groceries are close enough to feel like an extension of home life. Nolan River Coffee at 1.3 miles and Red Horse Cafe at 1.5 miles are the kind of places locals cycle through depending on the day, with Scooter’s Coffee at 1 mile and Starbucks at 1.7 miles filling in the quick-stop options. Grocery runs can be as simple as H-E-B at 1.2 miles, Albertsons at 1.4 miles, or Walmart Supercenter at 1.9 miles. The result is a neighborhood routine that feels grounded: a practical drive-first layout, but with most necessities clustered close enough that you’re rarely crossing town unless you want to.

Things to Do Near Preston Meadow

When you want to get outside without a big plan, the nearby park network makes it easy. P.D. Lacewell Park sits about 0.9 miles away for a quick reset, while McAnear Park at 1.2 miles and John P. Bradshaw Park at 1.4 miles are close enough to become regular weekend stops. The Buffalo Creek trail options—West Buffalo Creek Linear Park and East Buffalo Creek Linear Park around 1.5 to 1.6 miles away—give you a more “walk-and-talk” kind of outing, and Hulen Park at roughly 2 miles is a common pick when you want a bigger park feel.

Daily conveniences are equally close. Many residents keep a rotation of coffee spots like Sunrise Cafe at 0.8 miles, Nolan River Coffee at 1.3 miles, and Red Horse Cafe at 1.5 miles, then handle groceries with quick access to Carniceria Mi Pueblo at 0.6 miles, H-E-B at 1.2 miles, or ALDI at 2.5 miles. For nights when you want something simple and local, Chances is about 2.6 miles away.

Culture is one of the area’s underrated perks, with multiple museums clustered close by. The Cleburne Railroad Museum, Layland Museum, and the Lowell Smith Sr. History Center are each about 1.3 miles away, and the Plaza Main Street Theatre at 1.5 miles keeps live performances close enough for an easy evening plan.

Neighborhoods Near Preston Meadow

Preston Meadow is surrounded by a tight set of established Cleburne pockets, so it’s easy to compare feel and fit without changing your day-to-day map. Hidden Village is practically next door at 0.1 miles, and Craftsman’s Corner at 0.2 miles and Crestview at 0.3 miles sit close enough that the same grocery run to H-E-B or the same coffee stop at Scooter’s Coffee can serve all of them.

Fairfield, Meadow Lawn, and Hutson are each about 0.4 miles away, creating a broader residential grid where families and long-time locals often know the same parks and school routes. College Heights and Avondale at 0.5 miles extend that “close-in Cleburne” feel, while North Anglin Heights at 0.6 miles, then Scruggs, Woodward, and Nelson around 0.8 miles, round out the nearby options for buyers who want to stay near the same museums, libraries, and sports complexes but may be looking for a slightly different streetscape or housing mix.

Because these neighborhoods sit so close together, the real difference often comes down to the specific block and which school campus is most convenient, rather than needing to relearn where you shop, exercise, or spend a Saturday afternoon.

Local Resources and Services Near Preston Meadow

One of the practical benefits of being this close to central Cleburne is how quickly you can reach day-to-day services. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is about 0.4 miles away, and the Utility Billing Department sits around 1.3 miles out—helpful when you’re setting up accounts or handling a last-minute question. For property ownership tasks, the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County is nearby at about 1.4 miles, and the Tax Assessor office listed as Johnson-County is also around 1.4 miles, keeping the administrative side of homeownership close to home.

Civic services cluster nearby as well. Cleburne City Hall is about 1.5 miles away, and the Johnson County Texas District Clerk is also around 1.5 miles, with Johnson County Elections listed at 1.5 miles for voting-related needs. On the public safety side, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is roughly 0.9 miles away, and the Cleburne Police Department is close at about 1.4 miles. Fire coverage includes Cleburne Fire Department and Ambulance Station 3 (Cleburne Fire Station) at 0.6 miles and another Cleburne Fire Station at 1.6 miles.

For learning and community space, Cleburne Public Library is about 1.4 miles away, with the Johnson County Law Library around 1.5 miles. School planning typically centers on Cleburne ISD, with multiple campuses nearby, which can make day-to-day logistics—especially for elementary pickups and activities—more manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Preston Meadow

Is Preston Meadow a good place to live?

Preston Meadow works well for people who want a Cleburne neighborhood with quick access to the places you’ll use every week—H-E-B is about 1.2 miles away, Cleburne Public Library is roughly 1.4 miles away, and park options like P.D. Lacewell Park are under a mile. The surrounding ZIP code’s median home value of $253,800 keeps the area approachable for buyers, and a median household income of $76,292 reflects a stable, working-community feel. With a median age of 37 and a 62.6% homeownership rate, the broader area tends to feel settled, with neighbors invested in their homes and routines.

Is Preston Meadow safe?

Safety can vary block by block in any city, and Preston Meadow’s best indicator is how close it sits to local services and how residential the surrounding streets feel. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is about 0.9 miles away and the Cleburne Police Department is about 1.4 miles away, which means response resources are nearby compared with more rural areas. Many residents in established Cleburne neighborhoods also lean on practical habits—knowing neighbors, keeping an eye out during school pickup times, and paying attention to activity around parks like McAnear Park and the Buffalo Creek Linear Park corridors. For a specific home, it’s smart to review recent incident patterns and talk with nearby residents.

How are the schools in Preston Meadow?

Most students in and around Preston Meadow are served by Cleburne ISD, with several campuses close enough to shape daily logistics. Cooke El is about 0.6 miles away, with Irving El at 1.4 miles and Coleman El at 1.9 miles, giving multiple elementary options within a short drive. GERARD EL, rated A, is about 3.1 miles away and is a notable higher-rated elementary campus in the nearby mix. For older students, AD Wheat Middle is roughly 1.8 miles away and Cleburne H S is about 2.1 miles away, both rated B, with Team Sch (also rated B) around 2 miles away.

What is the cost of living in Preston Meadow?

Housing is often the biggest cost lever here, and the area’s median home value of $253,800 and median gross rent of $1,318 per month give you realistic benchmarks for owning versus renting in the 76033 area. On the ownership side, property taxes matter: the City of Cleburne rate is $0.6125 per $100 of valuation, Johnson County’s rate is $0.3893 per $100, and the Cleburne ISD school district rate is $1.2119 per $100. Put together, the combined estimated property tax rate comes out to $2.2137 per $100 valuation, which is worth factoring into your monthly payment even if the purchase price feels manageable. A full cost-of-living comparison using a BEA Regional Price Parity index can be helpful because 100 equals the U.S. average across categories like overall prices, housing, goods, and utilities. That said, no Regional Price Parity index values were provided for Preston Meadow or Cleburne here, so I can’t state whether this area runs above or below the national average on that specific scale. In general, many households also weigh Texas’ lack of a state income tax against higher property tax rates when budgeting for the long term.

Is Preston Meadow good for families?

For families, Preston Meadow’s biggest advantage is how many kid-centered stops are close by. Elementary school logistics can be straightforward with Cooke El about 0.6 miles away and multiple other Cleburne ISD elementaries nearby, plus Cleburne H S around 2.1 miles away for older students. Weekend time is easy to fill with nearby parks like P.D. Lacewell Park at 0.9 miles and McAnear Park at 1.2 miles, and sports-oriented families often appreciate having Yellow Jacket Stadium and the Tolbert and Margaret Mayfield Sports Complex within roughly 1.6 to 1.7 miles. The area’s 21.2% share of residents under 18 also points to a community where families are a visible part of the neighborhood mix.

What is Preston Meadow known for?

Preston Meadow is known more for its practical “close to everything” Cleburne lifestyle than for being a destination address, and that’s exactly why people choose it. You’re near the everyday anchors—H-E-B at about 1.2 miles, Carniceria Mi Pueblo at 0.6 miles, and coffee options like Sunrise Cafe at 0.8 miles—without feeling like you live on a commercial strip. It also sits close to a distinctive cluster of local culture, with the Cleburne Railroad Museum, Layland Museum, and the Lowell Smith Sr. History Center all about 1.3 miles away, plus performances near Plaza Main Street Theatre around 1.5 miles out. That mix of convenience and hometown history is a recognizable Cleburne signature.

What are things to do near Preston Meadow?

Nearby options make it easy to build a weeknight or weekend plan without going far. For outdoor time, residents rotate through P.D. Lacewell Park (0.9 miles), John S. Butner Park (1.1 miles), and the West and East Buffalo Creek Linear Parks (about 1.5 to 1.6 miles) for walks and casual outings. Coffee runs are a local pastime here, with Sunrise Cafe at 0.8 miles, Nolan River Coffee at 1.3 miles, and Red Horse Cafe at 1.5 miles. If you want something cultural, you can spend an afternoon at the Cleburne Railroad Museum or Layland Museum (both about 1.3 miles away) and catch a show near Plaza Main Street Theatre around 1.5 miles out. For a simple night out, Chances is about 2.6 miles away.

What ZIP code is Preston Meadow in?

Preston Meadow is in ZIP code 76033. Most mail, school enrollment lookups, and service setup for the neighborhood will reference 76033 in Cleburne.

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