Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in Southeast Richardson, Richardson

B+

9th of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

Southeast Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 9,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
9,430
Median rent
$2,080
Median home value
$366,000
Household income
$92,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Richardson

Southeast Richardson is an area in Richardson with about 9,400 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 34% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 12 areas in Richardson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Richardson

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Richardson

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

Southeast Richardson report card

Each grade compares Southeast Richardson 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 $2,080, homes cost 3.9x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $92,700, 2.4% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 138 violent crimes per 100k, 1,497 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 B+

    Average commute 25 min, 16% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Richardson compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%17 points higher than Richardson (51%)
  • Home value to income: 3.9x10% lower than Richardson (4.4x)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.5%3 points lower than Richardson (9.7%)

Worse than Richardson

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%17 points lower than Richardson (57%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%12 points higher than Richardson (50%)
  • Median rent: $2,08012% higher than Richardson ($1,857)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJess Harben ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD0.8 mi
  • CApollo Junior HighMiddle, Richardson ISD0.7 mi
  • BBerkner High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Richardson

Median rent in Southeast Richardson is $2,080 a month, 12% higher than the Richardson median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $366,000, 15% lower than the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,365 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rent12% higher than Richardson$2,080$1,857$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Richardson$366,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Richardson3.9x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Richardson62%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Richardson67%51%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Richardson3.3%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson197719861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,365
Mortgage payment
$2,003
Property tax
$362
Median rent, for comparison
$2,080

Based on a $366,000 home in Southeast Richardson, 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

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median household income6% lower than Richardson$92,700$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Richardson2.4%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Richardson6.5%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Richardson40%57%34%
Average commute8% higher than Richardson25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Richardson16%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Richardson7.6%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Richardson95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Richardson

Under 1821%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6438%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black12%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Richardson

  1. 1A+West RichardsonMedian rent $2,620
  2. 2ATI PlazaMedian rent $3,130
  3. 3ANorth RichardsonMedian rent $2,000
  4. 4AEast RichardsonMedian rent $2,030
  5. 5A-SpringParkMedian rent $1,920
  6. 6A-ECSW CourtyardMedian rent $1,840
  7. 7B+Central RichardsonMedian rent $1,800
  8. 8B+Northeast RichardsonMedian rent $1,890

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSouthwest WeatherfordWeatherford
  2. B+New KoreatownCarrollton
  3. B+Grandview PlaceAustin

Questions about Southeast Richardson

Is Southeast Richardson a good place to live?

Southeast Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 9,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Richardson?

Median rent in Southeast Richardson is $2,080 a month, 12% higher than the Richardson median. The median home is worth $366,000, 15% lower than the Richardson median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve Southeast Richardson?

The closest rated public schools are Jess Harben Elementary (elementary, rated B), Apollo Junior High (middle, rated C) and Berkner High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Richardson 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.