Neighborhood in Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Living in Southeast Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

D

7th of 8areas in Wichita Falls
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Wichita Falls overall: C

Southeast Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 8 areas we score in Wichita Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
4,730
Median rent
$1,030
Median home value
$93,000
Household income
$50,700
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Wichita Falls

Southeast Wichita Falls is an area in Wichita Falls with about 4,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1960), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Wichita Falls is D. That puts it 7th of 8 areas we grade in Wichita Falls, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Wichita Falls

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Southeast Wichita Falls

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across 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.

Southeast Wichita Falls report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 A-

    Median rent $1,030, homes cost 1.8x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $50,700, 2.8% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 64 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 14 min, 5.0% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    22% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Wichita Falls compared with Wichita Falls

Better than Wichita Falls

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%15 points higher than Wichita Falls (56%)
  • Home value to income: 1.8x29% lower than Wichita Falls (2.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 9.7%2 points lower than Wichita Falls (12%)

Worse than Wichita Falls

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%12 points lower than Wichita Falls (25%)
  • People below the poverty line: 25%7 points higher than Wichita Falls (18%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.6%7 points lower than Wichita Falls (8.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBooker T Washington ElementaryElementary, Wichita Falls ISD1.3 mi
  • CBarwise MiddleMiddle, Wichita Falls ISD4.5 mi
  • FLegacy High SchoolHigh, Wichita Falls ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Wichita Falls

Median rent in Southeast Wichita Falls is $1,030 a month, about the same as the Wichita Falls median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $93,000, 41% lower than the Wichita Falls median, which means a monthly payment of about $635 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWichita FallsTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Wichita Falls$1,030$1,022$1,403
Median home value41% lower than Wichita Falls$93,000$156,800$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Wichita Falls1.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Wichita Falls50%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Wichita Falls71%56%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Wichita Falls9.7%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Wichita Falls196019721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$635
Mortgage payment
$509
Property tax
$126
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $93,000 home in Southeast 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 income16% lower than Wichita Falls$50,700$60,177$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Wichita Falls2.8%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Wichita Falls25%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Wichita Falls13%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Wichita Falls14 min14 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Wichita Falls5.0%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points lower than Wichita Falls1.6%8.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Wichita Falls81%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast Wichita Falls

Under 1829%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6434%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black10%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. 4CSouth Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,040
  5. 5C-Northwest Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,240
  6. 6D+Central Wichita FallsMedian rent $810
  7. 8FEast Wichita FallsMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Central RobstownRobstown
  2. C-Southwest SlatonSlaton
  3. D-South TexarkanaTexarkana

Questions about Southeast Wichita Falls

Is Southeast Wichita Falls a good place to live?

Southeast Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th 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 Southeast Wichita Falls?

Renters in Southeast Wichita Falls pay a median of $1,030 a month, about the same as the Wichita Falls median. The median home is worth $93,000, 41% lower than the Wichita Falls median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Wichita Falls.

What schools serve Southeast Wichita Falls?

The closest rated public schools are Booker T Washington Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 5 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.