Discover Hill of Childress Creek in the China Spring area

About Hill of Childress Creek

Hill of Childress Creek feels like the kind of McLennan County pocket where evenings slow down on purpose and neighbors recognize each other’s vehicles. It sits in the 76633 ZIP, close enough to the China Spring community that school mornings and weekend errands naturally orient in that direction, but far enough out that the day-to-day pace reads more “space and sky” than stop-and-go. The neighborhood’s name isn’t just branding either; it cues the landscape you notice right away—subtle elevation changes and a “creek country” feel that shapes how properties sit on the land.

The broader ZIP-area profile points to a place where households have put down roots. With 90.0% of homes owner-occupied across 2,058 housing units, Hill of Childress Creek tends to feel settled rather than transient, and that shows up in how people maintain their places and get to know their immediate street. The area’s median home value of $404,300 fits that picture: buyers here are usually looking for a long-term home base rather than a quick move. It’s also a community where careers matter but home life is prioritized, reflected in a median household income of $106,755.

Schools are a big part of the neighborhood’s identity, especially for families who want China Spring ISD access without giving up the quieter, more rural edges of the district. Nearby campuses include CHINA SPRING PRI, a B-rated elementary serving grades EE-01 about 3.6 miles away, and CHINA SPRING MIDDLE, a B-rated option for grades 07-08 about 5 miles out. For older students, families typically look at CHINA SPRING H S, a B-rated high school serving grades 09-12 with an enrollment of 959, also around 5 miles away.

Daily routines here reflect how the area is built. With 85.4% of workers in the ZIP driving alone, most households plan their days around a car-first rhythm—school drop-offs, work commutes, and errands rolling into a single loop rather than multiple short trips. At the same time, the neighborhood fits the modern work pattern too, with 7.2% of residents working from home—enough that you’ll notice mid-morning driveways with cars still parked and people taking calls from their porches.

Hill of Childress Creek tends to attract buyers who want China Spring-area schools, a more anchored owner-occupied feel, and the breathing room that’s hard to replicate closer in. It’s the kind of place where weeknights are for quiet back patios, and weekends are for catching up on practical to-dos before pointing the car toward China Spring for whatever the day needs.

Living in Hill of Childress Creek day to day

Living in Hill of Childress Creek is shaped by the 76633 ZIP’s blend of stability and comfort. Owner-occupancy is high at 90.0%, and that translates into a neighborhood atmosphere where people are invested in their homes and their immediate surroundings. Home values in the area support that sense of permanence too, with a median home value of $404,300—more in line with “settle in and customize” than “move again in a year.” You’ll also notice that many households are in a strong earning bracket, with median household income at $106,755, which often shows up in steady upkeep and gradual improvements over time.

The way people move around is straightforward: this is a drive-oriented lifestyle. Across the ZIP, 85.4% of commuters drive alone, so errands, appointments, and school activities typically happen in planned routes rather than spontaneous walks. That commuting pattern also influences what feels “close.” A school that’s 3.6 to 5 miles away—like CHINA SPRING PRI, TAG, CHINA SPRING MIDDLE, or CHINA SPRING H S—reads as an easy daily trip for most households here, not an obstacle. And with 7.2% of residents working from home, it’s common to see someone fitting in a midday break at home before heading out later for pickup or practice.

For families, the nearby China Spring ISD campuses give Hill of Childress Creek much of its day-to-day structure. CHINA SPRING PRI is a B-rated elementary (grades EE-01) about 3.6 miles away, which is a practical distance for morning routines. Older students often feed toward CHINA SPRING MIDDLE, a B-rated middle school for grades 07-08 about 5 miles away, and CHINA SPRING H S, a B-rated high school for grades 09-12 with 959 students, also about 5 miles away. There’s also TAG, a small B-rated high school program serving grades 08-12 around 3.6 miles away with an enrollment of 11, a detail that stands out for families who are evaluating different academic settings.

Housing choices and day-to-day spending are also influenced by the area’s broader economic profile. Median gross rent in the ZIP is $1,699 per month, which provides a useful benchmark for anyone comparing renting versus buying while they learn the area. The median age of 41.3 and the under-18 share of 19.8% suggest a mix of established households and families with kids—enough youth presence to keep school calendars and weekend activities central, without the feel of a purely kid-centric tract.

Overall, life in Hill of Childress Creek tends to be practical, home-centered, and school-connected. It suits people who like a quieter residential setting but still want the consistency of China Spring ISD and the convenience of having civic basics—like water service and emergency response—within a short drive when you need them.

Everyday amenities near Hill of Childress Creek

Most day-to-day needs around Hill of Childress Creek point toward the China Spring area, about 3.3 miles away, where locals tend to bundle errands with school and activity schedules. Because the neighborhood sits in the 76633 ZIP and the area is heavily car-oriented, the “amenity map” is less about walking to a corner store and more about how quickly you can get where you need to go, then get back home to quieter streets.

Practical amenities are the ones residents talk about most often. Highland Park Water Supply is about 2.6 miles away, which matters in a part of McLennan County where reliable water service is a daily quality-of-life item, not an afterthought. For mail and shipping routines, the USPS location about 3.5 miles away becomes a familiar stop, especially for households juggling online deliveries and school paperwork.

Families also treat nearby schools as functional amenities because they shape weekly patterns. Having CHINA SPRING PRI and TAG around 3.6 miles away, with CHINA SPRING MIDDLE and CHINA SPRING H S about 5 miles out, keeps the school-day drive reasonable and makes it easier to say yes to after-school commitments without the schedule feeling like a cross-county haul.

Neighborhoods near Hill of Childress Creek

The closest named nearby community is China Spring, roughly 3.3 miles away, and it’s the place Hill of Childress Creek residents naturally reference when they talk about “heading into town.” Day-to-day life overlaps through China Spring ISD, with campuses like CHINA SPRING PRI and CHINA SPRING H S sitting within a short drive, so school events and activities create a steady connection between the two areas.

China Spring complements Hill of Childress Creek by providing more of the community hub feel—where you’re likely to run into familiar faces around school functions and district happenings—while Hill of Childress Creek keeps the more residential, tucked-away rhythm. For many buyers comparing the two, the decision often comes down to whether they want to be closer to the central China Spring community cadence, or prefer the extra quiet and separation that Hill of Childress Creek offers while staying in the same general orbit.

Local resources that support Hill of Childress Creek

Hill of Childress Creek is supported by a set of nearby services that make a quieter residential setting feel comfortable and covered. For emergency response, the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department is about 3.1 miles away, a reassuring proximity when you’re prioritizing response access in this part of McLennan County. Day-to-day logistics like mail are handled through a USPS location around 3.5 miles away, which becomes part of the weekly routine for everything from packages to paperwork.

School support is tied closely to China Spring Independent School District, with the district office about 4.8 miles away. That closeness matters for families managing enrollment, transfers, calendars, and the usual back-and-forth that comes with school years. It also keeps the connection to local campuses strong, including CHINA SPRING PRI, CHINA SPRING MIDDLE, and CHINA SPRING H S within roughly a 3.6- to 5-mile range.

Utilities are also easy to place on the map. Highland Park Water Supply sits about 2.6 miles away, which gives residents a clear point of contact for service questions and helps simplify one of the most important pieces of living in a lower-density part of the county: dependable water infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hill of Childress Creek

Is Hill of Childress Creek a good place to live?

Hill of Childress Creek tends to be a strong fit for buyers who want a settled, owner-occupied feel with China Spring-area access. In the 76633 ZIP, 90.0% of homes are owner-occupied across 2,058 housing units, which usually translates into neighbors who stick around and take pride in their properties. The area’s median home value of $404,300 and median household income of $106,755 point to a community where people are investing for the long haul. Day-to-day life is also anchored by nearby China Spring ISD schools like CHINA SPRING PRI and CHINA SPRING H S within roughly a 3.6- to 5-mile drive.

Is Hill of Childress Creek safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided for Hill of Childress Creek, so it’s not appropriate to quantify safety. What can be said from the local setup is that the neighborhood benefits from nearby emergency coverage, with the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department about 3.1 miles away, and from a stable residential base in the 76633 ZIP where 90.0% of households are owner-occupied. Areas with that level of long-term ownership often develop informal “eyes on the street” habits—neighbors noticing unfamiliar vehicles and keeping track of what’s normal on their road. For a precise read, it’s smart to ask a local real estate professional about recent trends and talk with nearby residents about their experience.

How are the schools in Hill of Childress Creek?

Hill of Childress Creek is closely tied to China Spring ISD, and the closest campuses are within an easy drive for most families. CHINA SPRING PRI is about 3.6 miles away and is rated B, serving grades EE-01 with an enrollment of 456. For older students, CHINA SPRING MIDDLE is around 5 miles away, rated B, serving grades 07-08 with 483 students, and CHINA SPRING H S is also about 5 miles away, rated B, serving grades 09-12 with an enrollment of 959. Families also sometimes ask about TAG, a B-rated high school program serving grades 08-12 about 3.6 miles away with an enrollment of 11, which can be relevant depending on the student’s needs.

What is the cost of living in Hill of Childress Creek?

Detailed cost-of-living indices weren’t provided for Hill of Childress Creek, so it wouldn’t be accurate to cite an overall index or a BEA Regional Price Parity breakdown for housing, goods, or utilities. What we can quantify from the data is property tax at the county level: McLennan County’s property tax rate is $0.3348 per $100 of valuation, which is 0.3348% as a standalone county component. City and school district tax rates were not provided, so a combined all-in estimate cannot be calculated from the information here; in practice, your total bill will include additional rates beyond the county portion. On the household budget side, the 76633 ZIP shows a median household income of $106,755, which often helps offset higher ownership costs in areas where the median home value is $404,300. For renters comparing options, the median gross rent is $1,699 per month. And because this is Texas, residents benefit from no state income tax, which can make the overall monthly picture feel different than in states with an income tax even when property taxes are a meaningful line item.

Is Hill of Childress Creek good for families?

Hill of Childress Creek works well for families who want China Spring ISD access while living in a quieter, more residential setting. The under-18 share in the 76633 ZIP is 19.8%, so kids and school schedules are a visible part of the community rhythm without the area feeling like it turns over every year. School options are close enough for practical routines, with CHINA SPRING PRI and TAG about 3.6 miles away and CHINA SPRING MIDDLE and CHINA SPRING H S around 5 miles out, all rated B. The neighborhood also benefits from nearby emergency support through the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department roughly 3.1 miles away, which many parents consider when choosing where to live.

What is Hill of Childress Creek known for?

Hill of Childress Creek is known most for its quieter, rooted residential feel in the 76633 ZIP, with a strong connection to the China Spring community about 3.3 miles away. It’s the kind of place where the local identity is shaped by schools and day-to-day routines more than by commercial corridors, and where the high owner-occupancy rate in the area—90.0%—helps the neighborhood read as established. The name itself signals the landscape character residents expect here, and the neighborhood’s practical ties show up in how often people reference nearby China Spring ISD campuses like CHINA SPRING PRI and CHINA SPRING H S when describing the area.

What are things to do near Hill of Childress Creek?

Specific restaurants, parks, and entertainment venues weren’t provided for Hill of Childress Creek, so it wouldn’t be accurate to name them. What residents do rely on nearby are the practical, repeat-stop places that shape weekly routines in this part of 76633: trips toward China Spring about 3.3 miles away for community connection, school events, and day-to-day errands tied to China Spring ISD. Families often build their calendar around activities at nearby campuses like CHINA SPRING PRI, CHINA SPRING MIDDLE, and CHINA SPRING H S, all within roughly 3.6 to 5 miles. For everyday tasks that free up time for actual downtime, the USPS location about 3.5 miles away is a common stop, as is managing utility needs through Highland Park Water Supply about 2.6 miles away.

What ZIP code is Hill of Childress Creek in?

Hill of Childress Creek is in ZIP code 76633. If you’re searching listings, using 76633 is the most reliable way to pull relevant homes tied to the immediate area.

Interested in Hill of Childress Creek?

If you’re weighing Hill of Childress Creek against nearby China Spring options, a local agent can help you match the right street and school path to your daily routine. Reach out for current home availability in 76633 and a realistic breakdown of taxes, schools, and timing for the move you’re planning.