Neighborhood in Temple, Bell County

Living in Southeast Temple, Temple

D-

11th of 11areas in Temple
Overall score 9 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Temple overall: D

Southeast Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
8,350
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$160,000
Household income
$48,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
22%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Temple

Southeast Temple is an area in Temple with about 8,400 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly rented (78% of homes) and 30% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 11 areas in Temple, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Temple

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast Temple

  • Higher poverty. 32% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Temple.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Temple report card

Each grade compares Southeast Temple 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 $1,120, homes cost 3.3x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $48,200, 7.9% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 12% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    25% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    22% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Temple compared with Temple

Better than Temple

  • Median rent: $1,1209% lower than Temple ($1,231)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x5% lower than Temple (3.5x)

Worse than Temple

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 22%31 points lower than Temple (52%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%16 points lower than Temple (31%)
  • People below the poverty line: 32%16 points higher than Temple (16%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSampson-Howard ElementaryElementary, Temple ISD0.4 mi
  • CTravis Science AcademyMiddle, Temple ISD2.7 mi
  • CTemple High SchoolHigh, Temple ISD4 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Temple

Median rent in Southeast Temple is $1,120 a month, 9% lower than the Temple median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $160,000, 33% lower than the Temple median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,041 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTempleTexas
Median rent9% lower than Temple$1,120$1,231$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Temple$160,000$239,000$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Temple3.3x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Temple54%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Temple22%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Temple6.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Temple198719911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,041
Mortgage payment
$876
Property tax
$166
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $160,000 home in Southeast Temple, 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

MeasureHereTempleTexas
Median household income29% lower than Temple$48,200$68,204$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Temple7.9%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Temple32%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Temple14%31%34%
Average commute11% higher than Temple23 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Temple12%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Temple1.5%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Temple81%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Temple

Under 1824%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6429%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White34%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black18%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race6.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Temple

  1. 1B+Lakewood RanchMedian rent $1,910
  2. 2BNorth TempleMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3B-Northwest TempleMedian rent $1,740
  4. 4C+Wyndham HillMedian rent $1,620
  5. 5C+Southwest TempleMedian rent $1,170
  6. 6C+Northeast TempleMedian rent $1,060
  7. 7CWest TempleMedian rent $1,730
  8. 8C-South TempleMedian rent $1,470

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Central GainesvilleGainesville
  2. D-Central Texas CityTexas City
  3. D-Central TerrellTerrell

Questions about Southeast Temple

Is Southeast Temple a good place to live?

Southeast Temple covers part of Temple, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 11 areas we score in Temple. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Temple?

Median rent in Southeast Temple is $1,120 a month, 9% lower than the Temple median. The median home is worth $160,000, 33% lower than the Temple median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Temple.

What schools serve Southeast Temple?

The closest rated public schools are Sampson-Howard Elementary (elementary, rated C), Travis Science Academy (middle, rated C) and Temple High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Temple 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.