Town in Harris County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Southside Place, TX

A+

9th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 99 of 100
5th of 125 in the Houston area

Southside Place earns a grade of A+ on our index, 9th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and education levels, and trails on cost of living and home ownership. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Southside Place isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthSouthside Place
Where Southside Place is in Texas.
Population
1,916+5.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,85632% higher than Texas
Median home value
$1,699,100499% higher than Texas
Household income
$162,885Median
Average commute
20 minOne way
Violent crime
0Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Southside Place

Southside Place sits about 6 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 1,916 people lived here in 2025, up 5.1% from 2020. It is densely built, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2011).

The median age is 38.4, 25% of households have children, 53% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $162,885 a year (108% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Southside Place

  • Low violent crime. 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $162,885, 108% higher than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 20 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Healthier population. Only 6.0% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Southside Place

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,856, 32% higher than the Texas median.
  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 10.4 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Southside Place suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 93% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 108% higher than the Texas median, with 18 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 100% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 6.0% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 100% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,856 is 32% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,856 is 32% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for people on a budget.

Southside Place report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Southside Place with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,856, homes cost 10.4x income.

    15 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $162,885, 5.4% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    Not enough data.

    95 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B

    0 violent crimes per 100k, 1,193 property crimes per 100k.

    71 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A+

    0 grocery stores, 18 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    99 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 21% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A+

    88% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade A+

    6.0% of adults uninsured.

    96 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    100% of homes have broadband.

    97 of 100 vs US towns

Where Southside Place stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 88%54 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $162,885108% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 6.0%14 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Home value to income: 10.4x188% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,85632% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%10 points lower than Texas (63%)

Cost of living in Southside Place

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Southside Place is $1,856 a month, 32% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $74,000 a year. Right now 40% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $1,699,100, 499% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $9,300 before tax, or $10,134 with property tax. That is $8,278 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Southside Place pays $10,000+ a year, 136% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Southside PlaceStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent32% higher than Texas$1,856$1,403$1,413
Median home value499% higher than Texas$1,699,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income188% higher than Texas10.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Texas40%52%51%
Median property tax per year136% higher than Texas$10,000+$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Texas53%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201119921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$10,134
Mortgage payment
$9,300
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,856

Based on a $1,699,100 home in Southside Place, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Southside Place safe?

In 2025, Southside Place Police Department reported 0 violent crimes and 23 property crimes. That works out to 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,193 property crimes per 100,000, 43% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 100% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Southside Place by yearTexas020212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
0
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,193
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Southside Place by yearTexas1,19320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Southside Place Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Daily life in Southside Place

Everyday places mapped inside Southside Place, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Fire Truck Park.

The average one-way commute is 20 minutes, 26% shorter than the Texas average. 21% of workers work from home. 6.5% walk, bike or take transit to work.

Downtown Houston is about 6 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Southside Place work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $162,885, income per person is $136,212, unemployment is 5.4% and 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
18
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
3
Gyms
9
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income108% higher than Texas$162,885$78,476$80,734
Income per person234% higher than Texas$136,212$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.4%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Texas5.0%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher54 points higher than Texas88%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points higher than Texas98%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance14 points lower than Texas6.0%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Texas100%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute26% lower than Texas20 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Texas21%14%15%
Workers who work from home21%
Workers who take transit2.9%
Workers who walk2.1%
Workers who bike1.5%

Who lives in Southside Place

Under 1823%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over16%

Median age 38.4 years. 25% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black4.7%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race9.3%

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Weather in Southside Place

Southside Place has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 44°F. There are about 109 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 54 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Southside Place40°60°80°100°63J67F73M79A86M91J93J94A90S82O72N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Houston-Port, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very low. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Southside Place

Nearby, West University Place gets an A+, Bellaire gets an A+ and Hunters Creek Village gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A+West University PlaceSmall city, 14,982 people1 mi
  2. A+BellaireSmall city, 17,206 people1 mi
  3. A+Hunters Creek VillageTown, 4,390 people6 mi
  4. APiney Point VillageTown, 3,097 people6 mi
  5. A+Hilshire VillageTown, 1,220 people6 mi
  6. A+Spring Valley VillageTown, 4,290 people7 mi

Southside Place in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 4A+Fulshear34,868 people31 mito downtown
  5. 5A+Southside Place1,706 people6 mito downtown
  6. 6A+Spring Valley Village4,290 people7 mito downtown
  7. 7A+Cinco Ranch18,611 people23 mito downtown
  8. 8A+Bellaire17,206 people7 mito downtown

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Living in Southside Place: common questions

Is Southside Place, TX a good place to live?

Southside Place earns a grade of A+ on our index, 9th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and education levels, and trails on cost of living and home ownership. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Southside Place?

Median rent in Southside Place is $1,856 a month, 32% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $1,699,100, 499% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 10.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $10,134, including property tax.

Is Southside Place safe?

In 2025, Southside Place Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,193 per 100,000, 43% lower than the Texas rate.

Does Southside Place flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Southside Place as very high, and coastal flooding as very low. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Southside Place?

Summers in Southside Place peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 44°F. Expect around 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 54 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Southside Place?

The average one-way commute is 20 min, 26% lower than the Texas average. About 21% of workers work from home. It is about 6 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.