Neighborhood in DeSoto, Dallas County

Living in Southeast DeSoto, DeSoto

D+

4th of 9areas in DeSoto
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
DeSoto overall: D

Southeast DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
8,840
Median rent
$2,070
Median home value
$217,000
Household income
$77,600
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Southeast DeSoto

Southeast DeSoto is an area in DeSoto with about 8,800 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast DeSoto is D+. That puts it 4th of 9 areas we grade in DeSoto, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Southeast DeSoto

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast DeSoto

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,070, 24% higher than the DeSoto median.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.9% across DeSoto.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast DeSoto report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $2,070, homes cost 2.8x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $77,600, 13% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 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 C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 19% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast DeSoto compared with DeSoto

Better than DeSoto

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%21 points lower than DeSoto (70%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x28% lower than DeSoto (3.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%5 points higher than DeSoto (94%)

Worse than DeSoto

  • Median rent: $2,07024% higher than DeSoto ($1,666)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%6 points lower than DeSoto (30%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%4 points higher than DeSoto (14%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWoodridge ElementaryElementary, Desoto ISD0.6 mi
  • BKatherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyMiddle, Desoto ISD1 mi
  • BDesoto High SchoolHigh, Desoto ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Southeast DeSoto

Median rent in Southeast DeSoto is $2,070 a month, 24% higher than the DeSoto median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $217,000, 32% lower than the DeSoto median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,472 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median rent24% higher than DeSoto$2,070$1,666$1,403
Median home value32% lower than DeSoto$217,000$319,400$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than DeSoto2.8x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than DeSoto49%70%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as DeSoto70%70%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than DeSoto3.3%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as DeSoto199719931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,472
Mortgage payment
$1,188
Property tax
$285
Median rent, for comparison
$2,070

Based on a $217,000 home in Southeast 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 income6% lower than DeSoto$77,600$82,782$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than DeSoto13%8.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than DeSoto5.1%7.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than DeSoto24%30%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as DeSoto30 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than DeSoto19%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as DeSoto0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than DeSoto98%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast DeSoto

Under 1827%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6444%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White6.6%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black61%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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. 5D+South DeSotoMedian rent $1,790
  5. 6DNorthwest DeSotoMedian rent $1,460
  6. 7D-East DeSotoMedian rent $1,550
  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. C-Enchanted CreekArlington
  2. C-Laurel BendSan Antonio
  3. D-Northwest WeatherfordWeatherford

Questions about Southeast DeSoto

Is Southeast DeSoto a good place to live?

Southeast DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast DeSoto?

Renters in Southeast DeSoto pay a median of $2,070 a month, 24% higher than the DeSoto median. The median home is worth $217,000, 32% lower than the DeSoto median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across DeSoto.

What schools serve Southeast DeSoto?

The closest rated public schools are Woodridge Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 5 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.