Neighborhood in Southlake, Tarrant County

Living in Northeast Southlake, Southlake

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6th of 6areas in Southlake
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Southlake overall: A+

Northeast Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.6 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe2.4 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym1.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
1,490
Median rent
$2,920
Median home value
$783,000
Household income
$214,200
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Southlake

Northeast Southlake is an area in Southlake with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Southlake is A. That puts it 6th of 6 areas we grade in Southlake, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Southlake

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $2,920, 17% lower than the Southlake median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Southlake

  • Higher unemployment. 9.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 2.7% across Southlake.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Southlake report card

Each grade compares Northeast Southlake 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 $2,920, homes cost 3.7x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $214,200, 9.7% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 95 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 44 violent crimes per 100k, 640 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, 24% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    64% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Southlake compared with Southlake

Better than Southlake

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%40 points lower than Southlake (40%)
  • Median rent: $2,92017% lower than Southlake ($3,500+)
  • Vacant homes: 0%4 points lower than Southlake (4.0%)

Worse than Southlake

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 64%11 points lower than Southlake (75%)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.7%7 points higher than Southlake (2.7%)
  • Median household income: $214,20014% lower than Southlake ($250,000+)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJack D Johnson ElementaryElementary, Carroll ISD1.6 mi
  • ACarroll MiddleMiddle, Carroll ISD1.9 mi
  • ACarroll High SchoolHigh, Carroll ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Southlake

Median rent in Northeast Southlake is $2,920 a month, 17% lower than the Southlake median. A household would need about $117,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $783,000, 23% lower than the Southlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,119 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median rent17% lower than Southlake$2,920$3,500+$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Southlake$783,000$1,014,500$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Southlake3.7x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points lower than Southlake0%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Southlake98%95%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Southlake0%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Southlake199819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,119
Mortgage payment
$4,286
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,920

Based on a $783,000 home in Northeast Southlake, 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

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median household income14% lower than Southlake$214,200$250,000+$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Southlake9.7%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Southlake0%1.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Southlake64%75%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Southlake26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Southlake24%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Southlake0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Southlake100%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Northeast Southlake

Under 1829%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6452%
65 and over6.4%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Black0%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Southlake

  1. 1A+Southeast SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 2ASouth SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  3. 3ASouthwest SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  4. 4ANorth SouthlakeMedian rent $2,250
  5. 5ACentral SouthlakeMedian rent $2,170

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ASouthwest FriendswoodFriendswood
  2. ABehrens RanchRound Rock
  3. ANorthwest McKinneyMcKinney

Questions about Northeast Southlake

Is Northeast Southlake a good place to live?

Northeast Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Southlake?

Renters in Northeast Southlake pay a median of $2,920 a month, 17% lower than the Southlake median. The median home is worth $783,000, 23% lower than the Southlake median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Southlake.

What schools serve Northeast Southlake?

The closest rated public schools are Jack D Johnson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Carroll Middle (middle, rated A) and Carroll High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Southlake 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.