Neighborhood in Frisco, Collin County

Living in Southeast Frisco, Frisco

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6th of 15areas in Frisco
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Frisco overall: A+

Southeast Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 19,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
19,530
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$481,000
Household income
$130,600
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Frisco

Southeast Frisco is an area in Frisco with about 19,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Frisco is A. That puts it 6th of 15 areas we grade in Frisco, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Frisco

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Frisco

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Frisco report card

Each grade compares Southeast Frisco 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 $2,200, homes cost 3.7x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $130,600, 5.4% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 98 violent crimes per 100k, 790 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 35% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Frisco compared with Frisco

Better than Frisco

  • Average commute: 23 min20% lower than Frisco (29 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%6 points lower than Frisco (45%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x14% lower than Frisco (4.3x)

Worse than Frisco

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%9 points lower than Frisco (66%)
  • Median household income: $130,60013% lower than Frisco ($150,212)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%5 points lower than Frisco (68%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CShawnee Trail ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.7 mi
  • AClark MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD0.8 mi
  • BLebanon Trail High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Frisco

Median rent in Southeast Frisco is $2,200 a month, 9% higher than the Frisco median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $481,000, 25% lower than the Frisco median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,247 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median rent9% higher than Frisco$2,200$2,014$1,403
Median home value25% lower than Frisco$481,000$642,100$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Frisco3.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Frisco39%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Frisco57%66%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Frisco5.4%3.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Frisco200120091992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,247
Mortgage payment
$2,633
Property tax
$614
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $481,000 home in Southeast Frisco, 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

MeasureHereFriscoTexas
Median household income13% lower than Frisco$130,600$150,212$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Frisco5.4%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Frisco5.9%3.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Frisco62%68%34%
Average commute20% lower than Frisco23 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Frisco35%38%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Frisco2.4%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Frisco96%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Frisco

Under 1825%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6448%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black10%
Asian24%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Frisco

  1. 1A+The Grove FriscoMedian rent $3,400
  2. 2AWest FriscoMedian rent $2,600
  3. 3ALiberty CrossingMedian rent $2,270
  4. 4AEast FriscoMedian rent $2,630
  5. 5AEmerson EstatesMedian rent $2,100
  6. 7AThe T'sMedian rent $2,870
  7. 8ANortheast FriscoMedian rent $2,590
  8. 9A-Northwest FriscoMedian rent $3,230

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANorthwest PlanoPlano
  2. A-Northwest CarrolltonCarrollton
  3. A-Avery RanchCedar Park

Questions about Southeast Frisco

Is Southeast Frisco a good place to live?

Southeast Frisco covers part of Frisco, TX, home to about 19,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 15 areas we score in Frisco. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Frisco?

Renters in Southeast Frisco pay a median of $2,200 a month, 9% higher than the Frisco median. The median home is worth $481,000, 25% lower than the Frisco median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Frisco.

What schools serve Southeast Frisco?

The closest rated public schools are Shawnee Trail Elementary (elementary, rated C), Clark Middle (middle, rated A) and Lebanon Trail High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 10 Census block groups in this part of Frisco 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.