Neighborhood in Victoria, Victoria County

Living in South Victoria, Victoria

D-

6th of 6areas in Victoria
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Victoria overall: D+

South Victoria covers part of Victoria, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Victoria. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
9,930
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$138,000
Household income
$49,800
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in South Victoria

South Victoria is an area in Victoria with about 9,900 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for South Victoria is D-. That puts it 6th of 6 areas we grade in Victoria, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in South Victoria

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $940, 20% lower than the Victoria median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South Victoria

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across Victoria.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Victoria.
  • 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 hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

South Victoria report card

Each grade compares South Victoria 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 $940, homes cost 2.8x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $49,800, 12% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 364 violent crimes per 100k, 1,857 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.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 0.7% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    36% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    71% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

South Victoria compared with Victoria

Better than Victoria

  • Median rent: $94020% lower than Victoria ($1,172)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%6 points lower than Victoria (50%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x10% lower than Victoria (3.1x)

Worse than Victoria

  • People below the poverty line: 36%17 points higher than Victoria (18%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 36%11 points higher than Victoria (25%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 71%11 points lower than Victoria (82%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CO'connor ElementaryElementary, Victoria ISD0.5 mi
  • DPatti Welder MiddleMiddle, Victoria ISD1.2 mi
  • CVictoria East High SchoolHigh, Victoria ISD3 mi

Cost of living in South Victoria

Median rent in South Victoria is $940 a month, 20% lower than the Victoria median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $138,000, 33% lower than the Victoria median, which means a monthly payment of about $935 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereVictoriaTexas
Median rent20% lower than Victoria$940$1,172$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Victoria$138,000$207,100$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Victoria2.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Victoria44%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Victoria59%58%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Victoria18%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Victoria197519801992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$935
Mortgage payment
$755
Property tax
$180
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $138,000 home in South Victoria, 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

MeasureHereVictoriaTexas
Median household income26% lower than Victoria$49,800$67,226$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Victoria12%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Victoria36%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Victoria9.9%20%34%
Average commute3% lower than Victoria19 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Victoria0.7%7.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Victoria0.4%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Victoria71%82%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Victoria

Under 1830%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6432%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black7.8%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Victoria

  1. 1A-North VictoriaMedian rent $1,530
  2. 2B+Northwest VictoriaMedian rent $1,180
  3. 3D+Central VictoriaMedian rent $1,210
  4. 4D+Southeast VictoriaMedian rent $980
  5. 5D+Southwest VictoriaMedian rent $1,130

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorth TylerTyler
  2. FNorth Harker HeightsHarker Heights
  3. D-South TexarkanaTexarkana

Questions about South Victoria

Is South Victoria a good place to live?

South Victoria covers part of Victoria, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Victoria. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Victoria?

Renters in South Victoria pay a median of $940 a month, 20% lower than the Victoria median. The median home is worth $138,000, 33% lower than the Victoria median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Victoria.

What schools serve South Victoria?

The closest rated public schools are O'connor Elementary (elementary, rated C), Patti Welder Middle (middle, rated D) and Victoria East High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 9 Census block groups in this part of Victoria 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.