Neighborhood in Denison, Grayson County

Living in South Denison, Denison

C-

3rd of 4areas in Denison
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Denison overall: C-

South Denison covers part of Denison, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Denison. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
4,850
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$199,000
Household income
$67,900
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in South Denison

South Denison is an area in Denison with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1971, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Denison, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in South Denison

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in South Denison

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,550, 18% higher than the Denison median.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.6% across Denison.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Denison report card

Each grade compares South Denison 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 $1,550, homes cost 2.9x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,900, 8.7% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 226 violent crimes per 100k, 746 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 7.4% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

South Denison compared with Denison

Better than Denison

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%7 points lower than Denison (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 10%5 points lower than Denison (15%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%3 points higher than Denison (59%)

Worse than Denison

  • Median rent: $1,55018% higher than Denison ($1,309)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.7%4 points higher than Denison (4.6%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x9% higher than Denison (2.7x)

Closest public schools

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

  • DHouston ElementaryElementary, Denison ISD0.8 mi
  • CHenry Scott MiddleMiddle, Denison ISD0.5 mi
  • BDenison High SchoolHigh, Denison ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in South Denison

Median rent in South Denison is $1,550 a month, 18% higher than the Denison median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $199,000, 10% higher than the Denison median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,265 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDenisonTexas
Median rent18% higher than Denison$1,550$1,309$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Denison$199,000$180,900$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Denison2.9x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Denison44%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Denison62%59%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Denison6.0%8.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Denison197119671992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,265
Mortgage payment
$1,089
Property tax
$176
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $199,000 home in South Denison, 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

MeasureHereDenisonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Denison$67,900$67,365$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Denison8.7%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Denison10%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Denison20%19%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Denison19 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Denison7.4%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Denison0.4%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Denison91%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Denison

Under 1817%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6453%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black8.0%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race11%

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

Other neighborhoods in Denison

  1. 1CCentral DenisonMedian rent $1,310
  2. 2C-Southeast DenisonMedian rent $1,320
  3. 4D+Southwest DenisonMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CEast Texas CityTexas City
  2. CSouth BrownwoodBrownwood
  3. D+South WacoWaco

Questions about South Denison

Is South Denison a good place to live?

South Denison covers part of Denison, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Denison. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Denison?

Median rent in South Denison is $1,550 a month, 18% higher than the Denison median. The median home is worth $199,000, 10% higher than the Denison median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Denison.

What schools serve South Denison?

The closest rated public schools are Houston Elementary (elementary, rated D), Henry Scott Middle (middle, rated C) and Denison High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Denison 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.