Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in Southland, San Angelo

A-

2nd of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

Southland is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
5,750
Median rent
$1,060
Median home value
$299,000
Household income
$90,300
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in Southland

Southland is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 5,800 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Southland

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $90,300, 37% higher than the San Angelo median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southland

  • 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 hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southland report card

Each grade compares Southland 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 $1,060, homes cost 3.3x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $90,300, 4.0% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 14% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    50% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Southland compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%25 points higher than San Angelo (25%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%19 points lower than San Angelo (49%)
  • Median household income: $90,30037% higher than San Angelo ($65,864)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Home value to income: 3.3x16% higher than San Angelo (2.8x)
  • Average commute: 21 min9% higher than San Angelo (19 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.2%2 points lower than San Angelo (3.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBowie ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD0.9 mi
  • CGlenn MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD1.8 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD3.8 mi

Cost of living in Southland

Median rent in Southland is $1,060 a month, 8% lower than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $299,000, 59% higher than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,989 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent8% lower than San Angelo$1,060$1,153$1,403
Median home value59% higher than San Angelo$299,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than San Angelo3.3x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than San Angelo30%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than San Angelo74%61%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than San Angelo8.6%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo198319781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,989
Mortgage payment
$1,637
Property tax
$353
Median rent, for comparison
$1,060

Based on a $299,000 home in Southland, 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

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median household income37% higher than San Angelo$90,300$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as San Angelo4.0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than San Angelo4.0%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than San Angelo50%25%34%
Average commute9% higher than San Angelo21 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than San Angelo14%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than San Angelo1.2%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than San Angelo94%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southland

Under 1821%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6440%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black2.8%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race1.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Angelo

  1. 1A-Butler Farms
  2. 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
  3. 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
  4. 5BSunsetMedian rent $1,210
  5. 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
  6. 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
  7. 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370
  8. 9B-ASU - College HillsMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Quaker HeightsLubbock
  2. A-Calder TerraceBeaumont
  3. B-Northwest BeaumontBeaumont

Questions about Southland

Is Southland a good place to live?

Southland is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 5,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Southland?

Median rent in Southland is $1,060 a month, 8% lower than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $299,000, 59% higher than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve Southland?

The closest rated public schools are Bowie Elementary (elementary, rated C), Glenn Middle (middle, rated C) and Central High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Southland name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.