Neighborhood in Seagoville, Dallas County

Living in Sand Branch, Seagoville

F

3rd of 3areas in Seagoville
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seagoville overall: D+

Sand Branch is a neighborhood in Seagoville, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Seagoville. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe2.2 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care5.4 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
6,660
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$207,000
Household income
$57,600
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Sand Branch

Sand Branch is a neighborhood in Seagoville with about 6,700 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 66% of households with children.

Our grade for Sand Branch is F. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Seagoville, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Sand Branch

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Sand Branch

  • Higher unemployment. 7.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.6% across Seagoville.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sand Branch report card

Each grade compares Sand Branch 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 $1,360, homes cost 3.6x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $57,600, 7.7% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 93 violent crimes per 100k, 1,452 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.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 11% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Sand Branch compared with Seagoville

Better than Seagoville

  • Vacant homes: 2.2%5 points lower than Seagoville (7.3%)
  • Average commute: 35 min8% lower than Seagoville (38 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 93%2 points higher than Seagoville (91%)

Worse than Seagoville

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%8 points higher than Seagoville (27%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%7 points lower than Seagoville (78%)
  • Median household income: $57,60014% lower than Seagoville ($66,743)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSeagoville North ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD1.1 mi
  • BSeagoville MiddleMiddle, Dallas ISD1.4 mi
  • CSeagoville High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Sand Branch

Median rent in Sand Branch is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Seagoville median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $207,000, 10% lower than the Seagoville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,384 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeagovilleTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Seagoville$1,360$1,381$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Seagoville$207,000$230,400$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Seagoville3.6x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Seagoville63%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Seagoville71%78%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Seagoville2.2%7.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seagoville199019921992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,384
Mortgage payment
$1,133
Property tax
$251
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $207,000 home in Sand Branch, 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

MeasureHereSeagovilleTexas
Median household income14% lower than Seagoville$57,600$66,743$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Seagoville7.7%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Seagoville12%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Seagoville11%11%34%
Average commute8% lower than Seagoville35 min38 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Seagoville11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Seagoville93%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sand Branch

Under 1842%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6430%
65 and over6.7%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Black17%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seagoville

  1. 1BNorth Seagoville
  2. 2C-Central SeagovilleMedian rent $1,610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Northwest WeatherfordWeatherford
  2. FNorth side of West LivingstonWest Livingston
  3. FParkland PlaceHouston

Questions about Sand Branch

Is Sand Branch a good place to live?

Sand Branch is a neighborhood in Seagoville, TX, home to about 6,700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Seagoville. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Sand Branch?

Renters in Sand Branch pay a median of $1,360 a month, about the same as the Seagoville median. The median home is worth $207,000, 10% lower than the Seagoville median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Seagoville.

What schools serve Sand Branch?

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

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Sand Branch 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.