Neighborhood in Horseshoe Bay, Llano County

Living in Southeast Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay

C-

3rd of 3areas in Horseshoe Bay
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Horseshoe Bay overall: B-

Southeast Horseshoe Bay covers part of Horseshoe Bay, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Horseshoe Bay. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Short commutes
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park1.5 mi
Cafe2.5 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare6.0 mi
Library5.9 mi

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

Population
1,120
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$457,000
Household income
$75,600
Average commute
12 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Horseshoe Bay

Southeast Horseshoe Bay is an area in Horseshoe Bay with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 9% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 3 areas in Horseshoe Bay, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Horseshoe Bay

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast Horseshoe Bay

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 4.3% across Horseshoe Bay.
  • Higher unemployment. 6.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.9% across Horseshoe Bay.
  • 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 river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Horseshoe Bay report card

Each grade compares Southeast Horseshoe Bay 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 $1,440, homes cost 6.0x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $75,600, 6.5% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 73 violent crimes per 100k, 639 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 B

    Average commute 12 min, 14% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Horseshoe Bay compared with Horseshoe Bay

Better than Horseshoe Bay

  • Average commute: 12 min43% lower than Horseshoe Bay (22 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%7 points lower than Horseshoe Bay (51%)
  • Median rent: $1,4406% lower than Horseshoe Bay ($1,536)

Worse than Horseshoe Bay

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%19 points lower than Horseshoe Bay (81%)
  • Vacant homes: 49%15 points higher than Horseshoe Bay (34%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%10 points lower than Horseshoe Bay (51%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DHighland Lakes ElementaryElementary, Marble Falls ISD5.9 mi
  • CMarble Falls MiddleMiddle, Marble Falls ISD6.4 mi
  • BMarble Falls High SchoolHigh, Marble Falls ISD7.7 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Horseshoe Bay

Median rent in Southeast Horseshoe Bay is $1,440 a month, 6% lower than the Horseshoe Bay median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $457,000, 17% lower than the Horseshoe Bay median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,844 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHorseshoe BayTexas
Median rent6% lower than Horseshoe Bay$1,440$1,536$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Horseshoe Bay$457,000$549,800$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than Horseshoe Bay6.0x5.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Horseshoe Bay43%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Horseshoe Bay62%81%63%
Vacant homes15 points higher than Horseshoe Bay49%34%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Horseshoe Bay198819951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,844
Mortgage payment
$2,501
Property tax
$342
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $457,000 home in Southeast Horseshoe Bay, 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

MeasureHereHorseshoe BayTexas
Median household income22% lower than Horseshoe Bay$75,600$96,794$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Horseshoe Bay6.5%2.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Horseshoe Bay13%4.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Horseshoe Bay41%51%34%
Average commute43% lower than Horseshoe Bay12 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Horseshoe Bay14%21%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Horseshoe Bay93%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Southeast Horseshoe Bay

Under 189.8%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6449%
65 and over29%
Race and ethnicity
White86%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Horseshoe Bay

  1. 1BWest Horseshoe BayMedian rent $1,470
  2. 2CCentral Horseshoe BayMedian rent $1,410

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Polo ParkMidland
  2. B-CopperfieldBryan
  3. D+Central GalvestonGalveston

Questions about Southeast Horseshoe Bay

Is Southeast Horseshoe Bay a good place to live?

Southeast Horseshoe Bay covers part of Horseshoe Bay, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Horseshoe Bay. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Horseshoe Bay?

Median rent in Southeast Horseshoe Bay is $1,440 a month, 6% lower than the Horseshoe Bay median. The median home is worth $457,000, 17% lower than the Horseshoe Bay median. A median home costs 6.0x the median household income, compared with 5.7x across Horseshoe Bay.

What schools serve Southeast Horseshoe Bay?

The closest rated public schools are Highland Lakes Elementary (elementary, rated D), Marble Falls Middle (middle, rated C) and Marble Falls 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 Horseshoe Bay 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.