Neighborhood in Hurst, Tarrant County

Living in Southeast Hurst, Hurst

D

5th of 5areas in Hurst
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Hurst overall: B

Southeast Hurst covers part of Hurst, TX, home to about 7,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Hurst. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Health scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
7,060
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$287,000
Household income
$58,500
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
22%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Hurst

Southeast Hurst is an area in Hurst with about 7,100 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (78% of homes) and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Hurst is D. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Hurst, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Hurst

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Hurst

  • Higher poverty. 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across Hurst.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Hurst report card

Each grade compares Southeast Hurst 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 $1,300, homes cost 4.9x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $58,500, 5.5% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 173 violent crimes per 100k, 1,799 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.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 24 min, 15% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    23% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    22% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Hurst compared with Hurst

Better than Hurst

  • Median rent: $1,3004% lower than Hurst ($1,358)

Worse than Hurst

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 22%36 points lower than Hurst (58%)
  • People below the poverty line: 24%13 points higher than Hurst (11%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%12 points higher than Hurst (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBellaire ElementaryElementary, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD0.2 mi
  • BHurst Junior HighMiddle, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD0.6 mi
  • ABell High SchoolHigh, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Hurst

Median rent in Southeast Hurst is $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Hurst median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $287,000, 9% lower than the Hurst median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,903 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHurstTexas
Median rent4% lower than Hurst$1,300$1,358$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Hurst$287,000$315,200$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Hurst4.9x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Hurst64%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than Hurst22%58%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Hurst7.7%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Hurst197919751992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,903
Mortgage payment
$1,571
Property tax
$332
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $287,000 home in Southeast Hurst, 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

MeasureHereHurstTexas
Median household income19% lower than Hurst$58,500$72,210$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Hurst5.5%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Hurst24%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Hurst31%35%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Hurst24 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Hurst15%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Hurst0.3%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Hurst88%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southeast Hurst

Under 1829%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6430%
65 and over8.9%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Black22%
Asian2.1%
Other or more than one race9.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Hurst

  1. 1A-Central HurstMedian rent $1,580
  2. 2B+North HurstMedian rent $3,030
  3. 3BSouthwest HurstMedian rent $1,370
  4. 4BSouth HurstMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DSunnysideHouston
  2. D+East DallasDallas
  3. CSouthwest TylerTyler

Questions about Southeast Hurst

Is Southeast Hurst a good place to live?

Southeast Hurst covers part of Hurst, TX, home to about 7,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Hurst. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Hurst?

Renters in Southeast Hurst pay a median of $1,300 a month, 4% lower than the Hurst median. The median home is worth $287,000, 9% lower than the Hurst median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Hurst.

What schools serve Southeast Hurst?

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

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Hurst 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.