Neighborhood in Rosenberg, Fort Bend County

Living in Southeast Rosenberg, Rosenberg

C

4th of 8areas in Rosenberg
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rosenberg overall: D-

Southeast Rosenberg covers part of Rosenberg, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.0 mi
Pharmacy2.5 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.7 mi

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

Population
5,480
Median rent
$1,350
Median home value
$247,000
Household income
$106,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Rosenberg

Southeast Rosenberg is an area in Rosenberg with about 5,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 48% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 8 areas in Rosenberg, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Rosenberg

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $106,400, 62% higher than the Rosenberg median.

Cons of living in Southeast Rosenberg

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Rosenberg report card

Each grade compares Southeast Rosenberg with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,350, homes cost 2.3x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $106,400, 3.6% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 199 violent crimes per 100k, 1,326 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 7.9% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Rosenberg compared with Rosenberg

Better than Rosenberg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%41 points higher than Rosenberg (54%)
  • Median household income: $106,40062% higher than Rosenberg ($65,668)
  • People below the poverty line: 5.1%15 points lower than Rosenberg (20%)

Worse than Rosenberg

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%46 points higher than Rosenberg (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CAdriane Mathews Gray ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD1.2 mi
  • BHarry Wright Junior HighMiddle, Lamar CISD1.4 mi
  • BDr Thomas E Randle High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Rosenberg

Median rent in Southeast Rosenberg is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Rosenberg median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $247,000, 13% higher than the Rosenberg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,706 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Rosenberg$1,350$1,379$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Rosenberg$247,000$219,100$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Rosenberg2.3x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent46 points higher than Rosenberg100%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them41 points higher than Rosenberg95%54%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Rosenberg0%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rosenberg201419971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,706
Mortgage payment
$1,352
Property tax
$354
Median rent, for comparison
$1,350

Based on a $247,000 home in Southeast Rosenberg, 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

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median household income62% higher than Rosenberg$106,400$65,668$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Rosenberg3.6%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Rosenberg5.1%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Rosenberg28%20%34%
Average commute14% lower than Rosenberg26 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Rosenberg7.9%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rosenberg0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Rosenberg97%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Rosenberg

Under 1837%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6432%
65 and over3.6%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black20%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rosenberg

  1. 1B-Walnut CreekMedian rent $1,500
  2. 2C+Fairpark VillageMedian rent $1,340
  3. 3C+Del Webb SweetgrassMedian rent $1,710
  4. 5C-East RosenbergMedian rent $1,460
  5. 6DNorthwest RosenbergMedian rent $1,260
  6. 7D-Northeast RosenbergMedian rent $1,230
  7. 8D-Central RosenbergMedian rent $1,340

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Luby AcresFate
  2. C-Bluebird MeadowsBurleson
  3. C-The SettlementRound Rock

Questions about Southeast Rosenberg

Is Southeast Rosenberg a good place to live?

Southeast Rosenberg covers part of Rosenberg, TX, home to about 5,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Rosenberg?

Median rent in Southeast Rosenberg is $1,350 a month, about the same as the Rosenberg median. The median home is worth $247,000, 13% higher than the Rosenberg median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rosenberg.

What schools serve Southeast Rosenberg?

The closest rated public schools are Adriane Mathews Gray Elementary (elementary, rated C), Harry Wright Junior High (middle, rated B) and Dr Thomas E Randle 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 Rosenberg 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.