Neighborhood in Haltom City, Tarrant County

Living in Southeast Haltom City, Haltom City

F

4th of 5areas in Haltom City
Overall score 2 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Haltom City overall: F

Southeast Haltom City covers part of Haltom City, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Haltom City. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
640
Median rent
$1,240
Median home value
$174,000
Household income
$33,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Haltom City

Southeast Haltom City is an area in Haltom City with about 600 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 5 areas in Haltom City, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Haltom City

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,240, 12% lower than the Haltom City median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Haltom City

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 15% across Haltom City.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Haltom City report card

Each grade compares Southeast Haltom City 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 $1,240, homes cost 5.2x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $33,300, 0% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 359 violent crimes per 100k, 2,338 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 0% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    31% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Haltom City compared with Haltom City

Better than Haltom City

  • Average commute: 20 min21% lower than Haltom City (25 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 97%5 points higher than Haltom City (91%)
  • Median rent: $1,24012% lower than Haltom City ($1,415)

Worse than Haltom City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%42 points higher than Haltom City (58%)
  • Median household income: $33,30044% lower than Haltom City ($59,057)
  • Home value to income: 5.2x42% higher than Haltom City (3.7x)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCheney Hills ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.5 mi
  • DHaltom MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD1.8 mi
  • CCarter-Riverside High SchoolHigh, Fort Worth ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Haltom City

Median rent in Southeast Haltom City is $1,240 a month, 12% lower than the Haltom City median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $174,000, 20% lower than the Haltom City median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,172 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHaltom CityTexas
Median rent12% lower than Haltom City$1,240$1,415$1,403
Median home value20% lower than Haltom City$174,000$218,800$283,800
Home value to income42% higher than Haltom City5.2x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points higher than Haltom City100%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Haltom City52%51%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Haltom City7.9%6.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Haltom City197219781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,172
Mortgage payment
$952
Property tax
$220
Median rent, for comparison
$1,240

Based on a $174,000 home in Southeast Haltom City, 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

MeasureHereHaltom CityTexas
Median household income44% lower than Haltom City$33,300$59,057$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Haltom City0%3.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Haltom City25%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Haltom City9.4%13%34%
Average commute21% lower than Haltom City20 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Haltom City0%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Haltom City0%0.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Haltom City97%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Haltom City

Under 1821%
18 to 345.5%
35 to 6434%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black13%
Asian17%
Other or more than one race7.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Haltom City

  1. 1D+North Haltom CityMedian rent $1,830
  2. 2D-Central Haltom CityMedian rent $1,440
  3. 3FSouthwest Haltom CityMedian rent $1,540
  4. 5FSouth Haltom CityMedian rent $1,540

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FCentral Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. FWest Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. D-Villa VistaSeguin

Questions about Southeast Haltom City

Is Southeast Haltom City a good place to live?

Southeast Haltom City covers part of Haltom City, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Haltom City. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Haltom City?

Median rent in Southeast Haltom City is $1,240 a month, 12% lower than the Haltom City median. The median home is worth $174,000, 20% lower than the Haltom City median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Haltom City.

What schools serve Southeast Haltom City?

The closest rated public schools are Cheney Hills Elementary (elementary, rated D), Haltom Middle (middle, rated D) and Carter-Riverside High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

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