Neighborhood in Keller, Tarrant County

Living in South Keller, Keller

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3rd of 6areas in Keller
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Keller overall: A+

South Keller covers part of Keller, TX, home to about 10,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Keller. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
10,130
Median rent
$2,130
Median home value
$482,000
Household income
$169,200
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in South Keller

South Keller is an area in Keller with about 10,100 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for South Keller is A. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Keller, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in South Keller

  • 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 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South Keller

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

South Keller report card

Each grade compares South Keller 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 $2,130, homes cost 2.8x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $169,200, 3.5% unemployed.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 75 violent crimes per 100k, 533 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 D

    Average commute 30 min, 25% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.7% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

South Keller compared with Keller

Better than Keller

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%20 points lower than Keller (62%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%11 points higher than Keller (83%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x16% lower than Keller (3.4x)

Worse than Keller

  • Average commute: 30 min10% higher than Keller (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%3 points lower than Keller (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.3%3 points higher than Keller (3.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGreen Valley ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.9 mi
  • ANorth Ridge MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD1 mi
  • BCentral High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in South Keller

Median rent in South Keller is $2,130 a month, about the same as the Keller median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $482,000, 19% lower than the Keller median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,351 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKellerTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Keller$2,130$2,144$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Keller$482,000$594,300$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Keller2.8x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Keller42%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Keller94%83%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Keller0%2.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Keller199619991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,351
Mortgage payment
$2,638
Property tax
$712
Median rent, for comparison
$2,130

Based on a $482,000 home in South Keller, 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

MeasureHereKellerTexas
Median household income3% lower than Keller$169,200$174,950$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Keller3.5%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Keller6.3%3.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Keller57%61%34%
Average commute10% higher than Keller30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Keller25%26%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Keller0.2%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Keller99%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in South Keller

Under 1828%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6442%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black4.5%
Asian7.1%
Other or more than one race5.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Keller

  1. 1A+Southeast KellerMedian rent $2,540
  2. 2A+Southwest KellerMedian rent $2,530
  3. 4ANortheast Keller
  4. 5A-Central KellerMedian rent $2,010
  5. 6BNorth KellerMedian rent $3,500+

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ACountry MeadowAllen
  2. A-Clear Creek ParkPearland
  3. AKings MillMansfield

Questions about South Keller

Is South Keller a good place to live?

South Keller covers part of Keller, TX, home to about 10,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Keller. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South Keller?

Renters in South Keller pay a median of $2,130 a month, about the same as the Keller median. The median home is worth $482,000, 19% lower than the Keller median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Keller.

What schools serve South Keller?

The closest rated public schools are Green Valley Elementary (elementary, rated A), North Ridge Middle (middle, rated A) and Central High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

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