Neighborhood in Denison, Grayson County

Living in Southeast Denison, Denison

C-

2nd of 4areas in Denison
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Denison overall: C-

Southeast Denison covers part of Denison, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Denison. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (20 of 100)
  • Health scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
4,950
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$129,000
Household income
$70,200
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Denison

Southeast Denison is an area in Denison with about 5,000 residents, older homes (median year built 1960), mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Denison is C-. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in Denison, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Denison

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast Denison

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

Southeast Denison report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,320, homes cost 1.8x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $70,200, 4.8% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    40 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 12% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Denison compared with Denison

Better than Denison

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%14 points higher than Denison (59%)
  • Home value to income: 1.8x32% lower than Denison (2.7x)
  • Median household income: $70,2004% higher than Denison ($67,365)

Worse than Denison

  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%6 points lower than Denison (89%)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%4 points higher than Denison (15%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%4 points lower than Denison (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLamar ElementaryElementary, Denison ISD0.6 mi
  • CHenry Scott MiddleMiddle, Denison ISD1.7 mi
  • BDenison High SchoolHigh, Denison ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Denison

Median rent in Southeast Denison is $1,320 a month, about the same as the Denison median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $129,000, 29% lower than the Denison median, which means a monthly payment of about $884 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDenisonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Denison$1,320$1,309$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Denison$129,000$180,900$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Denison1.8x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Denison53%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Denison72%59%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Denison12%8.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Denison196019671992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$884
Mortgage payment
$706
Property tax
$178
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $129,000 home in Southeast 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 income4% higher than Denison$70,200$67,365$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Denison4.8%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Denison19%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Denison14%19%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Denison20 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Denison12%9.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Denison0.7%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Denison83%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Denison

Under 1827%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6434%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black3.1%
Asian2.7%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Denison

  1. 1CCentral DenisonMedian rent $1,310
  2. 3C-South DenisonMedian rent $1,550
  3. 4D+Southwest DenisonMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCentral Del RioDel Rio
  2. D+Central VictoriaVictoria
  3. D+South Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi

Questions about Southeast Denison

Is Southeast Denison a good place to live?

Southeast Denison covers part of Denison, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Southeast Denison?

Renters in Southeast Denison pay a median of $1,320 a month, about the same as the Denison median. The median home is worth $129,000, 29% lower than the Denison median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Denison.

What schools serve Southeast Denison?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 6 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.