Neighborhood in Seminole, Gaines County

Living in Russell Addition, Seminole

C+

5th of 5areas in Seminole
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seminole overall: B-

Russell Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy20.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
700
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$222,000
Household income
$51,400
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Russell Addition

Russell Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole with about 700 residents, homes built around 1969, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Russell Addition is C+. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Seminole, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Russell Addition

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Russell Addition

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 33 minutes, against 24 for Seminole as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Russell Addition report card

Each grade compares Russell Addition 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 $820, homes cost 4.3x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $51,400, 0% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 254 violent crimes per 100k, 629 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 0% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Russell Addition compared with Seminole

Better than Seminole

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%22 points higher than Seminole (74%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%14 points higher than Seminole (86%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%3 points lower than Seminole (2.8%)

Worse than Seminole

  • Home value to income: 4.3x47% higher than Seminole (2.9x)
  • Average commute: 33 min40% higher than Seminole (24 min)
  • Vacant homes: 19%9 points higher than Seminole (9.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSeminole PriElementary, Seminole ISD0.3 mi
  • CSeminole Junior HighMiddle, Seminole ISD1.2 mi
  • ASeminole High SchoolHigh, Seminole ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Russell Addition

Median rent in Russell Addition is $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $222,000, 25% higher than the Seminole median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,462 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median rent4% lower than Seminole$820$858$1,403
Median home value25% higher than Seminole$222,000$177,000$283,800
Home value to income47% higher than Seminole4.3x2.9x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Seminole96%74%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Seminole19%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seminole196919791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,462
Mortgage payment
$1,215
Property tax
$247
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $222,000 home in Russell Addition, 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

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median household income15% lower than Seminole$51,400$60,390$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Seminole0%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Seminole5.2%6.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Seminole18%18%34%
Average commute40% higher than Seminole33 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Seminole0%1.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Seminole0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points higher than Seminole100%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Russell Addition

Under 1829%
18 to 345.6%
35 to 6455%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Seminole

  1. 1B+City Park AdditionMedian rent $820
  2. 2B+Malone
  3. 3BSmallin Terrace AdditionMedian rent $820
  4. 4B-Mesquite ApartmentsMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BScruggsCleburne
  2. D+Southeast DeSotoDeSoto
  3. C+West ChannelviewChannelview

Questions about Russell Addition

Is Russell Addition a good place to live?

Russell Addition is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Russell Addition?

Renters in Russell Addition pay a median of $820 a month, 4% lower than the Seminole median. The median home is worth $222,000, 25% higher than the Seminole median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Seminole.

What schools serve Russell Addition?

The closest rated public schools are Seminole Pri (elementary, rated C), Seminole Junior High (middle, rated C) and Seminole High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Russell Addition 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.