Neighborhood in Cedar Hill, Dallas County

Living in Northeast Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill

B+

2nd of 8areas in Cedar Hill
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cedar Hill overall: D+

Northeast Cedar Hill covers part of Cedar Hill, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 8 areas we score in Cedar Hill. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,710
Median rent
$2,650
Median home value
$289,000
Household income
$143,500
Average commute
37 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Cedar Hill

Northeast Cedar Hill is an area in Cedar Hill with about 1,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 40% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 8 areas in Cedar Hill, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Cedar Hill

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $143,500, 41% higher than the Cedar Hill median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Cedar Hill

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,650, 33% higher than the Cedar Hill median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 minutes, against 31 for Cedar Hill as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Cedar Hill report card

Each grade compares Northeast Cedar Hill with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $2,650, homes cost 2.0x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $143,500, 0% unemployed.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 155 violent crimes per 100k, 1,716 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 37 min, 11% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Cedar Hill compared with Cedar Hill

Better than Cedar Hill

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 12%51 points lower than Cedar Hill (62%)
  • Median household income: $143,50041% higher than Cedar Hill ($101,909)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x32% lower than Cedar Hill (3.0x)

Worse than Cedar Hill

  • Median rent: $2,65033% higher than Cedar Hill ($1,993)
  • Average commute: 37 min18% higher than Cedar Hill (31 min)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%5 points lower than Cedar Hill (71%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BHighlands ElementaryElementary, Cedar Hill ISD0.8 mi
  • DBessie Coleman MiddleMiddle, Cedar Hill ISD0.9 mi
  • CCedar Hill High SchoolHigh, Cedar Hill ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Cedar Hill

Median rent in Northeast Cedar Hill is $2,650 a month, 33% higher than the Cedar Hill median. A household would need about $106,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $289,000, 5% lower than the Cedar Hill median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,994 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCedar HillTexas
Median rent33% higher than Cedar Hill$2,650$1,993$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Cedar Hill$289,000$302,700$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Cedar Hill2.0x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points lower than Cedar Hill12%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Cedar Hill67%71%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Cedar Hill0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cedar Hill200219951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,994
Mortgage payment
$1,582
Property tax
$412
Median rent, for comparison
$2,650

Based on a $289,000 home in Northeast Cedar Hill, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCedar HillTexas
Median household income41% higher than Cedar Hill$143,500$101,909$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Cedar Hill0%7.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Cedar Hill4.7%10.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Cedar Hill41%36%34%
Average commute18% higher than Cedar Hill37 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Cedar Hill11%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Cedar Hill0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Cedar Hill100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Cedar Hill

Under 1825%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6445%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White7.1%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black75%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race2.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Cedar Hill

  1. 1B+Southwest Cedar Hill
  2. 3CNorth Cedar HillMedian rent $2,260
  3. 4D+East Cedar HillMedian rent $1,980
  4. 5DCentral Cedar HillMedian rent $1,950
  5. 6D-Southeast Cedar HillMedian rent $2,110
  6. 7FThe Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $1,830
  7. 8FSouth Cedar HillMedian rent $2,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Williamsburg ColonyHouston
  2. A-Copper LakesHouston
  3. B+Northeast SaginawSaginaw

Questions about Northeast Cedar Hill

Is Northeast Cedar Hill a good place to live?

Northeast Cedar Hill covers part of Cedar Hill, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 8 areas we score in Cedar Hill. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Cedar Hill?

Median rent in Northeast Cedar Hill is $2,650 a month, 33% higher than the Cedar Hill median. The median home is worth $289,000, 5% lower than the Cedar Hill median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Cedar Hill.

What schools serve Northeast Cedar Hill?

The closest rated public schools are Highlands Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bessie Coleman Middle (middle, rated D) and Cedar Hill High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Cedar Hill that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.