Neighborhood in DeSoto, Dallas County

Living in Southwest DeSoto, DeSoto

C+

2nd of 9areas in DeSoto
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
DeSoto overall: D

Southwest DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 9 areas we score in DeSoto. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
4,990
Median rent
$3,050
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$128,800
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Southwest DeSoto

Southwest DeSoto is an area in DeSoto with about 5,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest DeSoto is C+. That puts it 2nd of 9 areas we grade in DeSoto, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Southwest DeSoto

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $128,800, 56% higher than the DeSoto median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest DeSoto

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,050, 83% higher than the DeSoto median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest DeSoto report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $3,050, homes cost 2.9x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $128,800, 2.4% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    21 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 18% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest DeSoto compared with DeSoto

Better than DeSoto

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%26 points higher than DeSoto (70%)
  • Median household income: $128,80056% higher than DeSoto ($82,782)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x25% lower than DeSoto (3.9x)

Worse than DeSoto

  • Median rent: $3,05083% higher than DeSoto ($1,666)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 90%21 points higher than DeSoto (70%)
  • Average commute: 34 min12% higher than DeSoto (31 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCockrell Hill ElementaryElementary, Desoto ISD0.5 mi
  • CCurtistene S McCowan MiddleMiddle, Desoto ISD1.7 mi
  • BDesoto High SchoolHigh, Desoto ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Southwest DeSoto

Median rent in Southwest DeSoto is $3,050 a month, 83% higher than the DeSoto median. A household would need about $122,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, 16% higher than the DeSoto median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,577 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDeSotoTexas
Median rent83% higher than DeSoto$3,050$1,666$1,403
Median home value16% higher than DeSoto$372,000$319,400$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than DeSoto2.9x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points higher than DeSoto90%70%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than DeSoto95%70%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than DeSoto1.8%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as DeSoto200419931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,577
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$541
Median rent, for comparison
$3,050

Based on a $372,000 home in Southwest 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 income56% higher than DeSoto$128,800$82,782$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than DeSoto2.4%8.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than DeSoto3.7%7.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than DeSoto40%30%34%
Average commute12% higher than DeSoto34 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as DeSoto18%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as DeSoto0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than DeSoto99%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 Southwest DeSoto

Under 1821%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6454%
65 and over9.2%
Race and ethnicity
White4.3%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black79%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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. 3CWest DeSotoMedian rent $3,150
  3. 4D+Southeast DeSotoMedian rent $2,070
  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. CCentral Missouri CityMissouri City
  2. B-Britian EstatesLewisville
  3. B-Stewart PeninsulaThe Colony

Questions about Southwest DeSoto

Is Southwest DeSoto a good place to live?

Southwest DeSoto covers part of DeSoto, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Southwest DeSoto?

Renters in Southwest DeSoto pay a median of $3,050 a month, 83% higher than the DeSoto median. The median home is worth $372,000, 16% higher than the DeSoto median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across DeSoto.

What schools serve Southwest DeSoto?

The closest rated public schools are Cockrell Hill Elementary (elementary, rated D), Curtistene S McCowan Middle (middle, rated C) and Desoto High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 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.