Neighborhood in Del Rio, Val Verde County

Living in Southeast Del Rio, Del Rio

D+

5th of 5areas in Del Rio
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Del Rio overall: B

Southeast Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,040
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$107,000
Household income
$37,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Del Rio

Southeast Del Rio is an area in Del Rio with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Del Rio is D+. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Del Rio, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Del Rio

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Del Rio

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,420, 59% higher than the Del Rio median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Del Rio report card

Each grade compares Southeast Del Rio 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 $1,420, homes cost 2.9x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $37,100, 6.4% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 147 violent crimes per 100k, 987 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 17% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    63% of homes have broadband.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Del Rio compared with Del Rio

Better than Del Rio

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%7 points higher than Del Rio (69%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 4.6%2 points higher than Del Rio (2.3%)

Worse than Del Rio

  • Median rent: $1,42059% higher than Del Rio ($895)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 63%22 points lower than Del Rio (85%)
  • Median household income: $37,10044% lower than Del Rio ($66,158)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDr Fermin Calderon ElementaryElementary, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD0.8 mi
  • CBrackett Junior HighMiddle, Brackett ISD27.8 mi
  • ABrackett High SchoolHigh, Brackett ISD27.8 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Del Rio

Median rent in Southeast Del Rio is $1,420 a month, 59% higher than the Del Rio median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $107,000, 33% lower than the Del Rio median, which means a monthly payment of about $690 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDel RioTexas
Median rent59% higher than Del Rio$1,420$895$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Del Rio$107,000$160,400$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Del Rio2.9x2.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Del Rio60%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Del Rio76%69%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Del Rio13%8.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Del Rio197119781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$690
Mortgage payment
$586
Property tax
$105
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $107,000 home in Southeast Del Rio, 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

MeasureHereDel RioTexas
Median household income44% lower than Del Rio$37,100$66,158$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Del Rio6.4%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Del Rio23%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Del Rio8.4%22%34%
Average commute10% higher than Del Rio20 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Del Rio17%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Del Rio4.6%2.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet22 points lower than Del Rio63%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Del Rio

Under 1831%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6427%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White0.9%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Del Rio

  1. 1ANorthwest Del RioMedian rent $1,660
  2. 2A-North Del RioMedian rent $1,340
  3. 3B-South Del RioMedian rent $780
  4. 4CCentral Del RioMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-BontonDallas
  2. D-Scenic WoodsHouston
  3. CLower ValleyEl Paso

Questions about Southeast Del Rio

Is Southeast Del Rio a good place to live?

Southeast Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Del Rio?

Renters in Southeast Del Rio pay a median of $1,420 a month, 59% higher than the Del Rio median. The median home is worth $107,000, 33% lower than the Del Rio median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.4x across Del Rio.

What schools serve Southeast Del Rio?

The closest rated public schools are Dr Fermin Calderon Elementary (elementary, rated B), Brackett Junior High (middle, rated C) and Brackett 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 Del Rio 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.