Neighborhood in DeSoto, Dallas County
Living in South DeSoto, DeSoto
5th of 9areas in DeSoto
Overall score 27 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
DeSoto overall: D
South DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Getting around scores low (20 of 100)
- Heat wave risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.3 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 6,710
- Median rent
- $1,790
- Median home value
- $292,000
- Household income
- $90,200
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 77%
What it's like to live in South DeSoto
South DeSoto is an area in DeSoto with about 6,700 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 28% of households with children.
It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 9 areas in DeSoto, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in South DeSoto
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in South DeSoto
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
South DeSoto report card
Each grade compares South 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 C+
Median rent $1,790, homes cost 3.2x income.
49 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $90,200, 10% unemployed.
39 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
32 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 283 violent crimes per 100k, 1,581 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
39 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 32 min, 15% work from home.
20 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
25% have a bachelor’s degree.
50 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
16% of adults uninsured.
26 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B-
77% of homes owner-occupied.
64 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
91% of homes have broadband.
42 of 100 vs TX areas
South DeSoto compared with DeSoto
Better than DeSoto
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 41%28 points lower than DeSoto (70%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%8 points higher than DeSoto (70%)
- Home value to income: 3.2x16% lower than DeSoto (3.9x)
Worse than DeSoto
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%5 points lower than DeSoto (30%)
- Median rent: $1,7907% higher than DeSoto ($1,666)
- Homes with broadband internet: 91%3 points lower than DeSoto (94%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DFrank D Moates ElementaryElementary, Desoto ISD0.7 mi
- BKatherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyMiddle, Desoto ISD1.3 mi
- BDesoto High SchoolHigh, Desoto ISD1.2 mi
Cost of living in South DeSoto
Median rent in South DeSoto is $1,790 a month, 7% higher than the DeSoto median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $292,000, 9% lower than the DeSoto median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,965 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | DeSoto | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% higher than DeSoto | $1,790 | $1,666 | $1,403 |
| Median home value9% lower than DeSoto | $292,000 | $319,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income16% lower than DeSoto | 3.2x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than DeSoto | 41% | 70% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than DeSoto | 77% | 70% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as DeSoto | 4.3% | 4.7% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as DeSoto | 1992 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,598
- Property tax
- $367
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,790
Based on a $292,000 home in South 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
| Measure | Here | DeSoto | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income9% higher than DeSoto | $90,200 | $82,782 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than DeSoto | 10% | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as DeSoto | 7.8% | 7.6% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than DeSoto | 25% | 30% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as DeSoto | 32 min | 31 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than DeSoto | 15% | 17% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as DeSoto | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than DeSoto | 91% | 94% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in South DeSoto
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in DeSoto
- 1C+The Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $2,260
- 2C+Southwest DeSotoMedian rent $3,050
- 3CWest DeSotoMedian rent $3,150
- 4D+Southeast DeSotoMedian rent $2,070
- 6DNorthwest DeSotoMedian rent $1,460
- 7D-East DeSotoMedian rent $1,550
- 8D-Central DeSotoMedian rent $1,710
- 9FNorth DeSotoMedian rent $1,200
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-Northwest ConverseConverse
- D+Northeast HoustonHouston
- D+Central KilleenKilleen
Questions about South DeSoto
Is South DeSoto a good place to live?
South DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in South DeSoto?
Median rent in South DeSoto is $1,790 a month, 7% higher than the DeSoto median. The median home is worth $292,000, 9% lower than the DeSoto median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across DeSoto.
What schools serve South DeSoto?
The closest rated public schools are Frank D Moates 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 4 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.