Neighborhood in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County
Living in Southwest Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches
4th of 6areas in Nacogdoches
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Nacogdoches overall: D-
Southwest Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
- Short commutes
- Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
- Schools scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 1.0 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,890
- Median rent
- $910
- Median home value
- $129,000
- Household income
- $41,200
- Average commute
- 14 min
- Homes owned
- 47%
What it's like to live in Southwest Nacogdoches
Southwest Nacogdoches is an area in Nacogdoches with about 2,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1962), a mix of owners and renters and 47% of households with children.
Our grade for Southwest Nacogdoches is D. That puts it 4th of 6 areas we grade in Nacogdoches, a city that gets a D- overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Nacogdoches
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Southwest Nacogdoches
- Higher poverty. 44% of residents live below the poverty line, against 32% across 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.
Southwest Nacogdoches report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 B
Median rent $910, homes cost 3.1x income.
67 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $41,200, 9.9% unemployed.
4 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D-
Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.
9 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 C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
51 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 14 min, 16% work from home.
69 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
27% have a bachelor’s degree.
27 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
24% of adults uninsured.
8 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
47% of homes owner-occupied.
39 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
44 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Nacogdoches compared with Nacogdoches
Better than Nacogdoches
- Home value to income: 3.1x34% lower than Nacogdoches (4.7x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%8 points higher than Nacogdoches (38%)
- Vacant homes: 3.6%8 points lower than Nacogdoches (11%)
Worse than Nacogdoches
- People below the poverty line: 44%12 points higher than Nacogdoches (32%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Nacogdoches (5.9%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 24%6 points higher than Nacogdoches (18%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- FBrooks-Quinn-Jones ElementaryElementary, Nacogdoches ISD1.3 mi
- DMcMichael MiddleMiddle, Nacogdoches ISD3.2 mi
- CNacogdoches High SchoolHigh, Nacogdoches ISD4.5 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Nacogdoches
Median rent in Southwest Nacogdoches is $910 a month, 6% lower than the Nacogdoches median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $129,000, 31% lower than the Nacogdoches median, which means a monthly payment of about $808 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Nacogdoches | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent6% lower than Nacogdoches | $910 | $964 | $1,403 |
| Median home value31% lower than Nacogdoches | $129,000 | $186,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income34% lower than Nacogdoches | 3.1x | 4.7x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Nacogdoches | 58% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Nacogdoches | 47% | 38% | 63% |
| Vacant homes8 points lower than Nacogdoches | 3.6% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Nacogdoches | 1962 | 1981 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $706
- Property tax
- $102
- Median rent, for comparison
- $910
Based on a $129,000 home in Southwest 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 income5% higher than Nacogdoches | $41,200 | $39,281 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Nacogdoches | 9.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line12 points higher than Nacogdoches | 44% | 32% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Nacogdoches | 27% | 31% | 34% |
| Average commute13% lower than Nacogdoches | 14 min | 16 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points higher than Nacogdoches | 16% | 6.5% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Nacogdoches | 0% | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Nacogdoches | 92% | 89% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in Southwest Nacogdoches
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Nacogdoches
- 1BNortheast NacogdochesMedian rent $1,060
- 2DSoutheast NacogdochesMedian rent $660
- 3DNorth NacogdochesMedian rent $900
- 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-Lackland TerraceSan Antonio
- DEast San AntonioSan Antonio
- DNortheast KilleenKilleen
Questions about Southwest Nacogdoches
Is Southwest Nacogdoches a good place to live?
Southwest Nacogdoches covers part of Nacogdoches, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Nacogdoches. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Nacogdoches?
Renters in Southwest Nacogdoches pay a median of $910 a month, 6% lower than the Nacogdoches median. The median home is worth $129,000, 31% lower than the Nacogdoches median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.7x across Nacogdoches.
What schools serve Southwest Nacogdoches?
The closest rated public schools are Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary (elementary, rated F), 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 2 Census block groups 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.