Neighborhood in Orange, Orange County

Living in Southeast Orange, Orange

D-

3rd of 3areas in Orange
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Orange overall: D-

Southeast Orange covers part of Orange, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Orange. It does best on cost of living and worst on home ownership.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
3,800
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$94,000
Household income
$48,600
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Orange

Southeast Orange is an area in Orange with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Orange is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Orange, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Orange

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Orange

  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.7% across Orange.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 23 for Orange as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Orange report card

Each grade compares Southeast Orange 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 $1,110, homes cost 1.9x income.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $48,600, 12% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 446 violent crimes per 100k, 960 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 10% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    17% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    74% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Orange compared with Orange

Better than Orange

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%14 points lower than Orange (51%)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x26% lower than Orange (2.6x)

Worse than Orange

  • Homes with broadband internet: 74%13 points lower than Orange (87%)
  • Vacant homes: 33%12 points higher than Orange (21%)
  • Median household income: $48,60023% lower than Orange ($62,891)

Closest public schools

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

  • DWest Orange-Stark ElementaryElementary, West Orange-Cove CISD3 mi
  • DWest Orange-Stark MiddleMiddle, West Orange-Cove CISD1.1 mi
  • CWest Orange-Stark High SchoolHigh, West Orange-Cove CISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Orange

Median rent in Southeast Orange is $1,110 a month, about the same as the Orange median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $94,000, 43% lower than the Orange median, which means a monthly payment of about $584 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereOrangeTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Orange$1,110$1,108$1,403
Median home value43% lower than Orange$94,000$164,900$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Orange1.9x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Orange37%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Orange54%59%63%
Vacant homes12 points higher than Orange33%21%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Orange196919731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$584
Mortgage payment
$515
Property tax
$69
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $94,000 home in Southeast Orange, 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

MeasureHereOrangeTexas
Median household income23% lower than Orange$48,600$62,891$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Orange12%7.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Orange18%15%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Orange12%19%34%
Average commute22% higher than Orange28 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Orange10%3.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Orange1.4%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Orange74%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Orange

Under 1825%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6440%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black64%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race7.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Orange

  1. 1C+Central OrangeMedian rent $1,080
  2. 2DSouth OrangeMedian rent $1,180

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FNortheast BeaumontBeaumont
  2. FRochester HeightsOdessa
  3. FNorth GreenvilleGreenville

Questions about Southeast Orange

Is Southeast Orange a good place to live?

Southeast Orange covers part of Orange, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Orange. It does best on cost of living and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Orange?

Renters in Southeast Orange pay a median of $1,110 a month, about the same as the Orange median. The median home is worth $94,000, 43% lower than the Orange median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Orange.

What schools serve Southeast Orange?

The closest rated public schools are West Orange-Stark Elementary (elementary, rated D), West Orange-Stark Middle (middle, rated D) and West Orange-Stark High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

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