Neighborhood in Celina, Collin County

Living in Southeast Celina, Celina

A-

1st of 3areas in Celina
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Celina overall: A-

Southeast Celina covers part of Celina, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Celina. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare2.2 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
9,640
Median rent
$2,400
Median home value
$645,000
Household income
$208,400
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Celina

Southeast Celina is an area in Celina with about 9,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 52% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Celina is A-. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Celina, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Celina

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Southeast Celina

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Celina report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $2,400, homes cost 3.1x income.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $208,400, 2.6% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 50 violent crimes per 100k, 452 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 39% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.2% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Celina compared with Celina

Better than Celina

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 33%29 points lower than Celina (62%)
  • Median household income: $208,40022% higher than Celina ($170,894)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.3%4 points lower than Celina (4.7%)

Worse than Celina

  • Vacant homes: 11%3 points higher than Celina (7.4%)
  • Average commute: 35 min4% higher than Celina (33 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x4% higher than Celina (3.0x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BO'dell ElementaryElementary, Celina ISD0.1 mi
  • AReynolds MiddleMiddle, Prosper ISD3.4 mi
  • AProsper High SchoolHigh, Prosper ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Celina

Median rent in Southeast Celina is $2,400 a month, about the same as the Celina median. A household would need about $96,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $645,000, 27% higher than the Celina median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,327 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCelinaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Celina$2,400$2,379$1,403
Median home value27% higher than Celina$645,000$509,600$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Celina3.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than Celina33%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Celina94%93%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Celina11%7.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Celina201520151992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,327
Mortgage payment
$3,531
Property tax
$797
Median rent, for comparison
$2,400

Based on a $645,000 home in Southeast Celina, 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

MeasureHereCelinaTexas
Median household income22% higher than Celina$208,400$170,894$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Celina2.6%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Celina0.3%4.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Celina68%64%34%
Average commute4% higher than Celina35 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Celina39%36%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Celina100%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Celina

Under 1832%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6442%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.8%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race6.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Celina

  1. 2A-South CelinaMedian rent $2,970
  2. 3BCentral CelinaMedian rent $2,200

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANortheast KellerKeller
  2. ACarmelineThe Woodlands
  3. ALarkspurLantana

Questions about Southeast Celina

Is Southeast Celina a good place to live?

Southeast Celina covers part of Celina, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Celina. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Celina?

Renters in Southeast Celina pay a median of $2,400 a month, about the same as the Celina median. The median home is worth $645,000, 27% higher than the Celina median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Celina.

What schools serve Southeast Celina?

The closest rated public schools are O'dell Elementary (elementary, rated B), Reynolds Middle (middle, rated A) and Prosper High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Celina 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.