Neighborhood in Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Living in Southwest Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls

B-

3rd of 8areas in Wichita Falls
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Wichita Falls overall: C

Southwest Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 29,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Wichita Falls. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
29,140
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$172,000
Household income
$72,100
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Wichita Falls

Southwest Wichita Falls is an area in Wichita Falls with about 29,100 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Wichita Falls is B-. That puts it 3rd of 8 areas we grade in Wichita Falls, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Southwest 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Wichita Falls

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Wichita Falls report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,170, homes cost 2.4x income.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $72,100, 2.6% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    24 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.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 16 min, 8.5% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Wichita Falls compared with Wichita Falls

Better than Wichita Falls

  • Median household income: $72,10020% higher than Wichita Falls ($60,177)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 93%5 points higher than Wichita Falls (88%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%3 points lower than Wichita Falls (17%)

Worse than Wichita Falls

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.7%8 points lower than Wichita Falls (8.6%)
  • Median rent: $1,17014% higher than Wichita Falls ($1,022)
  • Average commute: 16 min9% higher than Wichita Falls (14 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWest Foundation ElementaryElementary, Wichita Falls ISD0.3 mi
  • CMcNiel MiddleMiddle, Wichita Falls ISD1.8 mi
  • DMemorial High SchoolHigh, Wichita Falls ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Wichita Falls

Median rent in Southwest Wichita Falls is $1,170 a month, 14% higher than the Wichita Falls median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $172,000, 10% higher than the Wichita Falls median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,194 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWichita FallsTexas
Median rent14% higher than Wichita Falls$1,170$1,022$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Wichita Falls$172,000$156,800$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Wichita Falls2.4x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Wichita Falls45%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Wichita Falls57%56%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Wichita Falls9.4%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Wichita Falls197219721992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,194
Mortgage payment
$941
Property tax
$253
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $172,000 home in Southwest 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 income20% higher than Wichita Falls$72,100$60,177$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Wichita Falls2.6%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Wichita Falls15%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Wichita Falls27%25%34%
Average commute9% higher than Wichita Falls16 min14 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Wichita Falls8.5%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit8 points lower than Wichita Falls0.7%8.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Wichita Falls93%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Southwest Wichita Falls

Under 1824%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6434%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black7.3%
Asian2.0%
Other or more than one race6.0%

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. 4CSouth Wichita FallsMedian rent $1,040
  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. C+Southwest AbileneAbilene
  2. BVista del ArroyoSan Angelo
  3. BSunsetSan Angelo

Questions about Southwest Wichita Falls

Is Southwest Wichita Falls a good place to live?

Southwest Wichita Falls covers part of Wichita Falls, TX, home to about 29,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 Southwest Wichita Falls?

Renters in Southwest Wichita Falls pay a median of $1,170 a month, 14% higher than the Wichita Falls median. The median home is worth $172,000, 10% higher than the Wichita Falls median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Wichita Falls.

What schools serve Southwest Wichita Falls?

The closest rated public schools are West Foundation Elementary (elementary, rated A), McNiel Middle (middle, rated C) and Memorial High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 22 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.