Neighborhood in Southlake, Tarrant County

Living in South Southlake, Southlake

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2nd of 6areas in Southlake
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Southlake overall: A+

South Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 6,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (10 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
6,120
Median rent
$3,500+
Median home value
$1,026,000
Household income
$240,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in South Southlake

South Southlake is an area in Southlake with about 6,100 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 50% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 6 areas in Southlake, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in South Southlake

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in South Southlake

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Southlake report card

Each grade compares South 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 D-

    Median rent $3,500+, homes cost 4.3x income.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $240,400, 1.9% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 31% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    84% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.5% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

South Southlake compared with Southlake

Better than Southlake

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 84%9 points higher than Southlake (75%)
  • Vacant homes: 0.4%4 points lower than Southlake (4.0%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%1 points higher than Southlake (95%)

Worse than Southlake

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%27 points higher than Southlake (40%)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x5% higher than Southlake (4.1x)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.4%2 points higher than Southlake (1.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARobert H Rockenbaugh ElementaryElementary, Carroll ISD0.5 mi
  • AEubanks IntermediateMiddle, Carroll ISD1.6 mi
  • ACarroll High SchoolHigh, Carroll ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in South Southlake

Median rent in South Southlake is $3,500+ a month, about the same as the Southlake median. A household would need about $140,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,026,000, about the same as the Southlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,449 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Southlake$3,500+$3,500+$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Southlake$1,026,000$1,014,500$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than Southlake4.3x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points higher than Southlake67%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Southlake96%95%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Southlake0.4%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Southlake199719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,449
Mortgage payment
$5,616
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,500+

Based on a $1,026,000 home in South 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 income4% lower than Southlake$240,400$250,000+$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Southlake1.9%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Southlake3.4%1.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Southlake84%75%34%
Average commute3% lower than Southlake25 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Southlake31%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Southlake0.3%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
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in South Southlake

Under 1833%
18 to 348.7%
35 to 6449%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black1.6%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Southlake

  1. 1A+Southeast SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 3ASouthwest SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  3. 4ANorth SouthlakeMedian rent $2,250
  4. 5ACentral SouthlakeMedian rent $2,170
  5. 6ANortheast SouthlakeMedian rent $2,920

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ACentral ColleyvilleColleyville
  2. A+Southeast KellerKeller
  3. A+TurnstoneThe Woodlands

Questions about South Southlake

Is South Southlake a good place to live?

South Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 6,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in South Southlake?

Median rent in South Southlake is $3,500+ a month, about the same as the Southlake median. The median home is worth $1,026,000, about the same as the Southlake median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Southlake.

What schools serve South Southlake?

The closest rated public schools are Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary (elementary, rated A), Eubanks Intermediate (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 4 Census block groups 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.