Neighborhood in Ennis, Ellis County

Living in Southeast Ennis, Ennis

C-

2nd of 3areas in Ennis
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Ennis overall: D

Southeast Ennis covers part of Ennis, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Ennis. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.0 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
2,480
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$237,000
Household income
$98,000
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Ennis

Southeast Ennis is an area in Ennis with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), a mix of owners and renters and 45% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Ennis, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Ennis

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,220, 10% lower than the Ennis median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $98,000, 31% higher than the Ennis median.

Cons of living in Southeast Ennis

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

Southeast Ennis report card

Each grade compares Southeast Ennis 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 $1,220, homes cost 2.4x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $98,000, 0.9% unemployed.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 265 violent crimes per 100k, 776 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 16% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    28% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Ennis compared with Ennis

Better than Ennis

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%14 points lower than Ennis (48%)
  • Median household income: $98,00031% higher than Ennis ($75,074)
  • Home value to income: 2.4x30% lower than Ennis (3.5x)

Worse than Ennis

  • Average commute: 31 min13% higher than Ennis (28 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 28%5 points higher than Ennis (23%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHouston ElementaryElementary, Ennis ISD1.2 mi
  • DEnnis Junior HighMiddle, Ennis ISD0.8 mi
  • BEnnis High SchoolHigh, Ennis ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Ennis

Median rent in Southeast Ennis is $1,220 a month, 10% lower than the Ennis median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $237,000, 9% lower than the Ennis median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,522 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEnnisTexas
Median rent10% lower than Ennis$1,220$1,362$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Ennis$237,000$260,100$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Ennis2.4x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Ennis34%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Ennis63%63%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Ennis0%7.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Ennis200619901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,522
Mortgage payment
$1,297
Property tax
$224
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $237,000 home in Southeast Ennis, 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

MeasureHereEnnisTexas
Median household income31% higher than Ennis$98,000$75,074$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Ennis0.9%2.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Ennis2.7%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Ennis23%21%34%
Average commute13% higher than Ennis31 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Ennis16%8.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Ennis0%0.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Ennis91%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Ennis

Under 1827%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6437%
65 and over7.3%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black11%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Ennis

  1. 1B-South EnnisMedian rent $1,090
  2. 3D-Central EnnisMedian rent $1,490

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNorth SeagovilleSeagoville
  2. B-Northwest Santa FeSanta Fe
  3. CCentral RendonRendon

Questions about Southeast Ennis

Is Southeast Ennis a good place to live?

Southeast Ennis covers part of Ennis, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Ennis. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Ennis?

Median rent in Southeast Ennis is $1,220 a month, 10% lower than the Ennis median. The median home is worth $237,000, 9% lower than the Ennis median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Ennis.

What schools serve Southeast Ennis?

The closest rated public schools are Houston Elementary (elementary, rated B), Ennis Junior High (middle, rated D) and Ennis High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Ennis 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.