Neighborhood in Terrell, Kaufman County

Living in Northeast Terrell, Terrell

F

3rd of 3areas in Terrell
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Terrell overall: F

Northeast Terrell covers part of Terrell, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Terrell. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
5,360
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$224,000
Household income
$65,500
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Terrell

Northeast Terrell is an area in Terrell with about 5,400 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 59% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Terrell is F. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Terrell, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Terrell

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northeast Terrell

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,620, 31% higher than the Terrell median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Terrell as a whole.

Northeast Terrell report card

Each grade compares Northeast Terrell 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 $1,620, homes cost 3.4x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $65,500, 5.8% unemployed.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 327 violent crimes per 100k, 1,250 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 C

    Average commute 32 min, 4.9% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    21% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Terrell compared with Terrell

Better than Terrell

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%23 points higher than Terrell (59%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 97%12 points higher than Terrell (85%)
  • Vacant homes: 1.2%4 points lower than Terrell (5.0%)

Worse than Terrell

  • Median rent: $1,62031% higher than Terrell ($1,232)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 73%11 points higher than Terrell (62%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%8 points lower than Terrell (16%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DJ W Long ElementaryElementary, Terrell ISD1 mi
  • DHerman Furlough Jr MiddleMiddle, Terrell ISD2.4 mi
  • BTerrell High SchoolHigh, Terrell ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Terrell

Median rent in Northeast Terrell is $1,620 a month, 31% higher than the Terrell median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $224,000, about the same as the Terrell median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,546 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTerrellTexas
Median rent31% higher than Terrell$1,620$1,232$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Terrell$224,000$218,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Terrell3.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Terrell73%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Terrell81%59%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Terrell1.2%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Terrell199819841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,546
Mortgage payment
$1,226
Property tax
$320
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $224,000 home in Northeast Terrell, 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

MeasureHereTerrellTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Terrell$65,500$65,842$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Terrell5.8%7.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Terrell15%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Terrell8.2%16%34%
Average commute18% higher than Terrell32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Terrell4.9%4.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Terrell5.0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Terrell97%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northeast Terrell

Under 1832%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6433%
65 and over9.7%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black24%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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

Other neighborhoods in Terrell

  1. 1C-Southwest Terrell
  2. 2D-Central TerrellMedian rent $1,200

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FHobbyHouston
  2. FNortheast Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  3. DClyde HintonOdessa

Questions about Northeast Terrell

Is Northeast Terrell a good place to live?

Northeast Terrell covers part of Terrell, TX, home to about 5,400 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Terrell. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Terrell?

Renters in Northeast Terrell pay a median of $1,620 a month, 31% higher than the Terrell median. The median home is worth $224,000, about the same as the Terrell median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Terrell.

What schools serve Northeast Terrell?

The closest rated public schools are J W Long Elementary (elementary, rated D), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (middle, rated D) and Terrell High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Terrell 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.