Neighborhood in Little Elm, Denton County

Living in Southeast Little Elm, Little Elm

A-

1st of 7areas in Little Elm
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Little Elm overall: B

Southeast Little Elm covers part of Little Elm, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Little Elm. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library3.0 mi

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

Population
2,840
Median rent
$1,680
Median home value
$661,000
Household income
$143,300
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Little Elm

Southeast Little Elm is an area in Little Elm with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), a mix of owners and renters and 50% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 7 areas in Little Elm, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Little Elm

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,680, 14% lower than the Little Elm median.
  • 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 Southeast Little Elm

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

Southeast Little Elm report card

Each grade compares Southeast Little Elm 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 $1,680, homes cost 4.6x income.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $143,300, 4.7% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 139 violent crimes per 100k, 340 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 25% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.7% of adults uninsured.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Little Elm compared with Little Elm

Better than Little Elm

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%26 points higher than Little Elm (44%)
  • Average commute: 27 min22% lower than Little Elm (35 min)
  • Median household income: $143,30020% higher than Little Elm ($119,219)

Worse than Little Elm

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%27 points higher than Little Elm (44%)
  • Home value to income: 4.6x31% higher than Little Elm (3.5x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%9 points lower than Little Elm (70%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCorbell ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.1 mi
  • ACobb MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD1.2 mi
  • BLittle Elm High SchoolHigh, Little Elm ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Little Elm

Median rent in Southeast Little Elm is $1,680 a month, 14% lower than the Little Elm median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $661,000, 57% higher than the Little Elm median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,452 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLittle ElmTexas
Median rent14% lower than Little Elm$1,680$1,953$1,403
Median home value57% higher than Little Elm$661,000$420,700$283,800
Home value to income31% higher than Little Elm4.6x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points higher than Little Elm71%44%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Little Elm61%70%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Little Elm7.1%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Little Elm200820111992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,452
Mortgage payment
$3,618
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,680

Based on a $661,000 home in Southeast Little Elm, 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

MeasureHereLittle ElmTexas
Median household income20% higher than Little Elm$143,300$119,219$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Little Elm4.7%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Little Elm8.2%9.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Little Elm70%44%34%
Average commute22% lower than Little Elm27 min35 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Little Elm25%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Little Elm0.6%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Little Elm98%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Little Elm

Under 1834%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6446%
65 and over5.1%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black5.4%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race2.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Little Elm

  1. 2B+South Little ElmMedian rent $2,070
  2. 3BNorth Little ElmMedian rent $1,970
  3. 4BNorthwest Little ElmMedian rent $2,400
  4. 5BWest Little ElmMedian rent $1,880
  5. 6B-Central Little ElmMedian rent $2,160
  6. 7D+Southwest Little ElmMedian rent $1,740

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. APin Oak VillageKaty
  2. A-Northwest EulessEuless
  3. AHouston HeightsHouston

Questions about Southeast Little Elm

Is Southeast Little Elm a good place to live?

Southeast Little Elm covers part of Little Elm, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Little Elm. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Little Elm?

Median rent in Southeast Little Elm is $1,680 a month, 14% lower than the Little Elm median. The median home is worth $661,000, 57% higher than the Little Elm median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Little Elm.

What schools serve Southeast Little Elm?

The closest rated public schools are Corbell Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cobb Middle (middle, rated A) and Little Elm 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 Little Elm 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.