Neighborhood in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County
Living in Southeast Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches
2nd of 6areas in Nacogdoches
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Nacogdoches overall: D-
Southeast Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Schools scores low (7 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.8 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 1.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 1.3 mi |
| Library | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,170
- Median rent
- $660
- Median home value
- $63,000
- Household income
- $32,400
- Average commute
- 13 min
- Homes owned
- 52%
What it's like to live in Southeast Nacogdoches
Southeast Nacogdoches is an area in Nacogdoches with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.
Our grade for Southeast Nacogdoches is D. That puts it 2nd of 6 areas we grade in Nacogdoches, a city that gets a D- overall.
Pros of living in Southeast Nacogdoches
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $660, 32% lower than the Nacogdoches median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Southeast Nacogdoches
- 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 tornadoes, heat waves and strong wind as very high in this part of town.
Southeast Nacogdoches report card
Each grade compares Southeast Nacogdoches with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A-
Median rent $660, homes cost 2.0x income.
87 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $32,400, 0% unemployed.
27 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade F
Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.
7 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 296 violent crimes per 100k, 1,673 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
25 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 13 min, 0% work from home.
97 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
8.0% have a bachelor’s degree.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
27% of adults uninsured.
0 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
52% of homes owner-occupied.
9 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
23 of 100 vs TX areas
Southeast Nacogdoches compared with Nacogdoches
Better than Nacogdoches
- Home value to income: 2.0x59% lower than Nacogdoches (4.7x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%13 points higher than Nacogdoches (38%)
- Median rent: $66032% lower than Nacogdoches ($964)
Worse than Nacogdoches
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.0%23 points lower than Nacogdoches (31%)
- Vacant homes: 21%10 points higher than Nacogdoches (11%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 27%8 points higher than Nacogdoches (18%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DEmeline Carpenter ElementaryElementary, Nacogdoches ISD0.6 mi
- DMcMichael MiddleMiddle, Nacogdoches ISD0.7 mi
- CNacogdoches High SchoolHigh, Nacogdoches ISD4 mi
Cost of living in Southeast Nacogdoches
Median rent in Southeast Nacogdoches is $660 a month, 32% lower than the Nacogdoches median. A household would need about $26,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $63,000, 66% lower than the Nacogdoches median, which means a monthly payment of about $414 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Nacogdoches | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent32% lower than Nacogdoches | $660 | $964 | $1,403 |
| Median home value66% lower than Nacogdoches | $63,000 | $186,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income59% lower than Nacogdoches | 2.0x | 4.7x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Nacogdoches | 56% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Nacogdoches | 52% | 38% | 63% |
| Vacant homes10 points higher than Nacogdoches | 21% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Nacogdoches | 1988 | 1981 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $345
- Property tax
- $69
- Median rent, for comparison
- $660
Based on a $63,000 home in Southeast Nacogdoches, 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
| Measure | Here | Nacogdoches | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income18% lower than Nacogdoches | $32,400 | $39,281 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate8 points lower than Nacogdoches | 0% | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line5 points lower than Nacogdoches | 27% | 32% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Nacogdoches | 8.0% | 31% | 34% |
| Average commute17% lower than Nacogdoches | 13 min | 16 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than Nacogdoches | 0% | 6.5% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Nacogdoches | 8.4% | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Nacogdoches | 85% | 89% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Southeast Nacogdoches
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Nacogdoches
- 1BNortheast NacogdochesMedian rent $1,060
- 3DNorth NacogdochesMedian rent $900
- 4DSouthwest NacogdochesMedian rent $910
- 5D-Central NacogdochesMedian rent $940
- 6FNorthwest NacogdochesMedian rent $1,300
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Northeast LufkinLufkin
- D-East LubbockLubbock
- DNorth TylerTyler
Questions about Southeast Nacogdoches
Is Southeast Nacogdoches a good place to live?
Southeast Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Southeast Nacogdoches?
Renters in Southeast Nacogdoches pay a median of $660 a month, 32% lower than the Nacogdoches median. The median home is worth $63,000, 66% lower than the Nacogdoches median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 4.7x across Nacogdoches.
What schools serve Southeast Nacogdoches?
The closest rated public schools are Emeline Carpenter Elementary (elementary, rated D), McMichael Middle (middle, rated D) and Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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.