Neighborhood in DeSoto, Dallas County

Living in East DeSoto, DeSoto

D-

7th of 9areas in DeSoto
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
DeSoto overall: D

East DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
4,630
Median rent
$1,550
Median home value
$258,000
Household income
$62,800
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in East DeSoto

East DeSoto is an area in DeSoto with about 4,600 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 9 areas in DeSoto, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in East DeSoto

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in East DeSoto

  • Higher poverty. 15% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.6% across DeSoto.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East DeSoto report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,550, homes cost 4.1x income.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $62,800, 8.5% unemployed.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 283 violent crimes per 100k, 1,581 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 14% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

East DeSoto compared with DeSoto

Better than DeSoto

  • Average commute: 29 min7% lower than DeSoto (31 min)
  • Median rent: $1,5507% lower than DeSoto ($1,666)

Worse than DeSoto

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%23 points higher than DeSoto (70%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%14 points lower than DeSoto (70%)
  • Median household income: $62,80024% lower than DeSoto ($82,782)

Closest public schools

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

  • DThe Meadows ElementaryElementary, Desoto ISD0.7 mi
  • BKatherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyMiddle, Desoto ISD1.9 mi
  • BDesoto High SchoolHigh, Desoto ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in East DeSoto

Median rent in East DeSoto is $1,550 a month, 7% lower than the DeSoto median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $258,000, 19% lower than the DeSoto median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,759 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median rent7% lower than DeSoto$1,550$1,666$1,403
Median home value19% lower than DeSoto$258,000$319,400$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than DeSoto4.1x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than DeSoto92%70%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than DeSoto56%70%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than DeSoto9.8%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as DeSoto198519931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,759
Mortgage payment
$1,412
Property tax
$346
Median rent, for comparison
$1,550

Based on a $258,000 home in East DeSoto, 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

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median household income24% lower than DeSoto$62,800$82,782$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as DeSoto8.5%8.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than DeSoto15%7.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as DeSoto30%30%34%
Average commute7% lower than DeSoto29 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than DeSoto14%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as DeSoto0.8%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than DeSoto89%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East DeSoto

Under 1819%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6444%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White9.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black78%
Asian2.5%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in DeSoto

  1. 1C+The Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $2,260
  2. 2C+Southwest DeSotoMedian rent $3,050
  3. 3CWest DeSotoMedian rent $3,150
  4. 4D+Southeast DeSotoMedian rent $2,070
  5. 5D+South DeSotoMedian rent $1,790
  6. 6DNorthwest DeSotoMedian rent $1,460
  7. 8D-Central DeSotoMedian rent $1,710
  8. 9FNorth DeSotoMedian rent $1,200

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Harris RidgeAustin
  2. D-FairlawnSan Marcos
  3. DMontgomery RidgePlano

Questions about East DeSoto

Is East DeSoto a good place to live?

East DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 4,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in East DeSoto?

Median rent in East DeSoto is $1,550 a month, 7% lower than the DeSoto median. The median home is worth $258,000, 19% lower than the DeSoto median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across DeSoto.

What schools serve East DeSoto?

The closest rated public schools are The Meadows Elementary (elementary, rated D), Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (middle, rated B) and Desoto High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of DeSoto 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.