Neighborhood in Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Living in South Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

C

4th of 8areas in Wichita Falls
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Wichita Falls overall: C

South Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 22,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Wichita Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
22,530
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$234,000
Household income
$68,300
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in South Wichita Falls

South Wichita Falls is an area in Wichita Falls with about 22,500 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 8 areas in Wichita Falls, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in South Wichita Falls

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 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 Wichita Falls

  • 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 hail as very high in this part of town.

South Wichita Falls report card

Each grade compares South Wichita Falls 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 $1,040, homes cost 3.4x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $68,300, 2.7% unemployed.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 358 violent crimes per 100k, 2,190 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.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 14 min, 7.6% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

South Wichita Falls compared with Wichita Falls

Better than Wichita Falls

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%9 points higher than Wichita Falls (25%)
  • Median household income: $68,30013% higher than Wichita Falls ($60,177)
  • People below the poverty line: 13%5 points lower than Wichita Falls (18%)

Worse than Wichita Falls

  • Home value to income: 3.4x32% higher than Wichita Falls (2.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%7 points lower than Wichita Falls (56%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%6 points higher than Wichita Falls (45%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CMilam ElementaryElementary, Wichita Falls ISD1.2 mi
  • CBarwise MiddleMiddle, Wichita Falls ISD0.3 mi
  • FLegacy High SchoolHigh, Wichita Falls ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in South Wichita Falls

Median rent in South Wichita Falls is $1,040 a month, about the same as the Wichita Falls median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $234,000, 49% higher than the Wichita Falls median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,644 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWichita FallsTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Wichita Falls$1,040$1,022$1,403
Median home value49% higher than Wichita Falls$234,000$156,800$283,800
Home value to income32% higher than Wichita Falls3.4x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Wichita Falls50%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Wichita Falls50%56%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Wichita Falls9.9%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Wichita Falls197519721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,644
Mortgage payment
$1,281
Property tax
$363
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $234,000 home in South Wichita Falls, 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

MeasureHereWichita FallsTexas
Median household income13% higher than Wichita Falls$68,300$60,177$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Wichita Falls2.7%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Wichita Falls13%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Wichita Falls35%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Wichita Falls14 min14 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Wichita Falls7.6%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Wichita Falls5.4%8.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Wichita Falls86%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Wichita Falls

Under 1819%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6430%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black12%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Wichita Falls

  1. 1B+West Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,000
  2. 2B-North Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,230
  3. 3B-Southwest Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,170
  4. 5C-Northwest Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,240
  5. 6D+Central Wichita FallsMedian rent $810
  6. 7DSoutheast Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,030
  7. 8FEast Wichita FallsMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouthwest WacoWaco
  2. DNorth KerrvilleKerrville
  3. C-Tuscany Business ParkAustin

Questions about South Wichita Falls

Is South Wichita Falls a good place to live?

South Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 22,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Wichita Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in South Wichita Falls?

Median rent in South Wichita Falls is $1,040 a month, about the same as the Wichita Falls median. The median home is worth $234,000, 49% higher than the Wichita Falls median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Wichita Falls.

What schools serve South Wichita Falls?

The closest rated public schools are Milam Elementary (elementary, rated C), Barwise Middle (middle, rated C) and Legacy High School (high, rated F). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 21 Census block groups in this part of Wichita Falls 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.