Southeast Dallas, Dallas

Updated · 134,585 residents

Southeast Dallas is a sprawling, car-dependent residential area characterized by a mix of modest suburban housing and industrial logistics hubs. While the neighborhood offers access to several public parks and school fields, it remains a quiet, industrial-adjacent environment with limited local commercial density.

Key Highlights

Varied Residential SpacingUneven Sidewalk AccessModest Visual LandscapeDecent Pet AccessSemi-Rural FeelQuiet and Car-DependentModerate Traffic NoisePoor Air QualityMostly ResidentialLimited Health CoverageStrongly LiberalDiverse Age GroupsHigh Flood Risk
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About Southeast Dallas

Southeast Dallas serves as a dense suburban and industrial-fringe landscape, featuring a mix of single-family tract housing, apartment complexes, and significant logistics corridors. The area is defined by its proximity to major freight routes and industrial sites, which contribute to a steady, car-oriented rhythm of life. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood provides a diverse range of residential densities, from tightly packed modular housing to more traditional suburban layouts, supported by a grid-like street network that occasionally lacks continuous pedestrian infrastructure.

Residents in this area balance the benefits of abundant green space and local school facilities against trade-offs like lower air quality and consistent road traffic noise. The neighborhood is best suited for those who prioritize proximity to major logistics employment centers and value a quiet, residential atmosphere over high-density commercial amenities. While access to healthcare remains a challenge for many, the presence of top-tier specialized magnet schools within the broader district offers significant educational opportunities for families willing to navigate the application-based systems.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 5.7 out of 10

Residential density fluctuates across the area, ranging from tightly packed apartment complexes to more spaced suburban lots. This mix of structures offers slightly more spatial buffer than the typical Dallas average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #7 in Dallas →
Walkability
Score: 6.2 out of 10

Low-traffic residential streets provide safe walking conditions, though sidewalk connectivity is inconsistent and major arterials often lack dedicated pedestrian paths. This level of walkability is lower than the Dallas average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #31 in Dallas →
Visual Appeal
Score: 5.5 out of 10

Standard tract housing and apartment complexes dominate the view, featuring uniform rooflines and small yards. According to iHuus data, the area's visual variety and luxury amenities are below the Dallas average.

Ranked #34 in Dallas →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 6.1 out of 10

Accessible green spaces, including large parks, school fields, and wooded areas, provide many opportunities for walking dogs. While some residential streets feature wide grassy verges for strolling, the overall availability of pet-friendly space is slightly below the Dallas average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #24 in Dallas →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 7.2 out of 10

Open land and woodland areas are more frequent here than in most parts of Dallas. Residents can expect a landscape characterized by scattered homes and significant patches of undeveloped space.

Ranked #3 in Dallas →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 4.1 out of 10

Suburban and industrial landscapes dominate the area, offering a peaceful atmosphere with significant open space. While various local dining and social hubs exist, the low density and spread-out nature of businesses make a vehicle necessary for most errands.

Ranked #30 in Dallas →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 4.6 out of 10

Steady hums from nearby busy streets contribute to a consistent level of ambient sound. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in this area is slightly higher than the Dallas average.

Ranked #5 in Dallas →
Air Quality
Score: 3.3 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality in this area is lower than the Dallas city average.

Ranked #39 in Dallas →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 8 out of 10

Industrial presence is minimal in this area, consisting primarily of residential and light commercial structures. While some logistics hubs and truck traffic exist near major corridors, the level of industrial activity is slightly lower than the Dallas average.

Ranked #24 in Dallas →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 2.8 out of 10

Access to health insurance is notably lower here than the Dallas average. Residents may face significant challenges in accessing employer-sponsored or private medical plans according to iHuus data.

Ranked #28 in Dallas →
Ideological Lean
Score: 9.4 out of 10

Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a more liberal political leaning than the Dallas average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #15 in Dallas →
Population Age Profile
Score: 4.2 out of 10

A balanced mix of young adults, families, and older residents defines the local demographic. This age distribution is slightly lower than the Dallas city average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #38 in Dallas →
Flood Safety
Score: 2.1 out of 10

Significant flood risk exists due to the area's location within a 100-year floodplain, which is notably higher than the Dallas average. According to iHuus data, residents should prepare for potential water damage and the likely requirement for flood insurance.

Ranked #27 in Dallas →

Address-Level Insights for Southeast Dallas

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Walkabilityavg 7.43
Score: 6.2 out of 10
Score: 8.6 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 3.98
Score: 4.6 out of 10
Score: 2.6 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.4
Score: 5.7 out of 10
Score: 2 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 6.6
Score: 5.5 out of 10
Score: 7 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 6.65
Score: 6.1 out of 10
Score: 3.4 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.6
Score: 7.2 out of 10
Score: 0.4 out of 10
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Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.96
Score: 4.1 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.31
Score: 2.8 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 4.05
Score: 3.3 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 8.56
Score: 8 out of 10
Score: 10 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 3.3
Score: 2.1 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 7.84
Score: 9.4 out of 10
Score: 7 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 4.6
Score: 4.2 out of 10
Score: 4.9 out of 10
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Fire Safety
Score: not available
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Southeast Dallas

Mesquite Independent School District
Grades K–1251 schoolsRatings 4–10/10
7/10
Motley ElElementary
10/10
Vroonland - Vanguard H SHigh
10/10
Moss ElElementary
8/10
Floyd ElElementary
8/10
Lawrence ElElementary
8/10
Rutherford ElElementary
8/10
West Mesquite H SHigh
8/10
Shaw ElElementary
8/10
Poteet H SHigh
8/10
Terry MiddleMiddle
8/10
Lanny Frasier MiddleMiddle
8/10
Galloway ElElementary
8/10
Mcdonald MiddleMiddle
8/10
Mesquite H SHigh
8/10
North Mesquite H SHigh
8/10
Seabourn ElElementary
8/10
Tosch ElElementary
8/10
Wilkinson MiddleMiddle
8/10
Kimbrough MiddleMiddle
8/10
Mckenzie ElElementary
8/10
Kimball ElElementary
8/10
Austin ElElementary
8/10
Gentry ElElementary
8/10
Dr Linda Henrie ElElementary
8/10
Cross ElElementary
8/10
Agnew MiddleMiddle
6/10
Florence ElElementary
6/10
Hodges ElElementary
6/10
Shands ElElementary
6/10
Tisinger ElElementary
6/10
Vanston MiddleMiddle
6/10
Porter ElElementary
6/10
Pirrung ElElementary
6/10
Berry MiddleMiddle
6/10
Smith ElElementary
6/10
Gray ElElementary
6/10
Black ElElementary
6/10
Hanby ElElementary
6/10
Range ElElementary
6/10
Rugel ElElementary
6/10
Price ElElementary
6/10
New MiddleMiddle
6/10
Horn H SHigh
6/10
Achziger ElElementary
6/10
Dr Don Woolley MiddleMiddle
6/10
Mcwhorter ElElementary
6/10
Beasley ElElementary
4/10
Thompson ElElementary
4/10
Cannaday ElElementary
4/10
Mackey ElElementary
4/10
Pass Learning CtrSecondary
Not rated
Dallas Independent School District
Grades K–12239 schoolsRatings 2–10/10
5/10
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And MgmtHigh
10/10
Clinton P Russell ElElementary
10/10
Booker T Washington Spva MagnetHigh
10/10
George W Truett ElElementary
10/10
School Of Health ProfessionsHigh
10/10
San Jacinto ElElementary
10/10
Walnut Hill International Leadership AcademyElementary
10/10
Dallas Environmental Science AcademyMiddle
10/10
George B Dealey Montessori AcademyElementary
10/10
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolHigh
10/10
Hector P Garcia MiddleMiddle
10/10
Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr ElElementary
10/10
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning ElElementary
10/10
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate AcademyHigh
10/10
Wilmer-Hutchins ElElementary
10/10
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At BonhamElementary
10/10
Citylab H SHigh
10/10
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted AcademyMiddle
10/10
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells AcademyElementary
10/10
Harry C Withers ElElementary
10/10
New Tech H S At B F Darrell H SHigh
10/10
W H Adamson H SHigh
10/10
Rufus C Burleson ElElementary
10/10
Albert C Black Jr Steam AcademyElementary
10/10
Central ElElementary
10/10
Julius Dorsey Leadership AcademyElementary
10/10
Margaret B Henderson ElElementary
10/10
Sylvia Mendez Crew Leadership AcademyElementary
10/10
Cedar Crest ElElementary
10/10
Obadiah Knight ElElementary
10/10
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented SchoolElementary
10/10
Dan D Rogers ElElementary
10/10
Rosemont Lower - Chris V Semos BuildingElementary
10/10
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyMiddle
10/10
Mockingbird ElElementary
10/10
T G Terry ElElementary
10/10
William B Travis Vanguard Acad Of Academically TagMiddle
10/10
Martin Weiss ElElementary
10/10
Whitney M Young Jr ElElementary
10/10
School Of Science And EngineeringHigh
10/10
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services H SHigh
10/10
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law MagnetHigh
10/10
School For The Talented And GiftedHigh
10/10
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyMiddle
10/10
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H SHigh
10/10
Mary Mcleod Bethune ElElementary
10/10
Larry G Smith ElElementary
10/10
Jack Lowe Sr ElElementary
10/10
Personalized Learning Academy At Highland MeadowsElementary
10/10
Trinidad Garza Early College At Mt ViewHigh
10/10
Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad At A Maceo SmithHigh
10/10
Rosemont UpperMiddle
10/10
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant GroveMiddle
10/10
North Lake Early College H SHigh
10/10
Biomedical Preparatory At Ut SouthwesternElementary
10/10
Ilearn Virtual Academy At Dallas ISDMiddle
10/10
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam HoustonElementary
10/10
Umphrey Lee ElElementary
10/10
Mount Auburn Steam AcademyElementary
10/10
Reinhardt ElElementary
10/10
Lakewood ElElementary
10/10
W A Blair ElElementary
8/10
James Bowie ElElementary
8/10
John Neely Bryan ElElementary
8/10
David G Burnet ElElementary
8/10
Nancy J Cochran ElElementary
8/10
Leila P Cowart ElElementary
8/10
L O Donald ElElementary
8/10
W H Gaston MiddleMiddle
8/10
Tom C Gooch ElElementary
8/10
Hall Personalized Learning Academy At Oak CliffElementary
8/10
Hillcrest H SHigh
8/10
Charles Rice Learning CenterElementary
8/10
Seagoville MiddleMiddle
8/10
Ascher Silberstein ElElementary
8/10
Skyline H SHigh
8/10
Urban Park Steam AcademyElementary
8/10
Chapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning SchElementary
8/10
Winnetka ElElementary
8/10
J P Starks ElElementary
8/10
Moises E Molina H SHigh
8/10
Eduardo Mata Montessori SchoolElementary
8/10
Louise Wolff Kahn ElElementary
8/10
Anne Frank ElElementary
8/10
Cesar Chavez Learning CenterElementary
8/10
Jill Stone El At Vickery MeadowElementary
8/10
Jimmie Tyler Brashear ElElementary
8/10
Arturo Salazar ElElementary
8/10
Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Md ElElementary
8/10
Young Women's Steam Academy At Balch Springs MiddlMiddle
8/10
Zan Wesley Holmes Jr MiddleMiddle
8/10
N W Harllee Early Childhood CenterElementary
8/10
Arlington Park Early Childhood CenterPrekindergarten
8/10
Prek Partnership CenterPrekindergarten
8/10
Harry Stone Montessori AcademyElementary
8/10
Bryan Adams H S Leadership AcademyHigh
8/10
Bayles ElElementary
8/10
Annie Webb Blanton ElElementary
8/10
C F Carr ElElementary
8/10
Casa View ElElementary
8/10
Clara Oliver ElElementary
8/10
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts AcademyElementary
8/10
George Peabody ElElementary
8/10
W E Greiner Exploratory Arts AcademyMiddle
8/10
Nathaniel Hawthorne ElElementary
8/10
Victor H Hexter ElElementary
8/10
Robert T Hill MiddleMiddle
8/10
John Q Adams ElElementary
8/10
Edwin J Kiest ElElementary
8/10
Kleberg ElElementary
8/10
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts VanguardElementary
8/10
William Lipscomb ElElementary
8/10
J L Long MiddleMiddle
8/10
Paul L Dunbar Learning CenterElementary
8/10
John F Peeler ElElementary
8/10
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & GiftedElementary
8/10
Martha Turner Reilly ElElementary
8/10
Franklin D Roosevelt H S Of InnovationHigh
8/10
Buckner Terrace MontessoriElementary
8/10
John W Runyon ElElementary
8/10
Alex Sanger Preparatory SchoolElementary
8/10
Seagoville ElElementary
8/10
South Oak Cliff H SHigh
8/10
Leslie A Stemmons ElElementary
8/10
Sunset H SHigh
8/10
Thomas L Marsalis El Steam AcademyElementary
8/10
Edward Titche ElElementary
8/10
Mark Twain School For The Talented And GiftedElementary
8/10
Woodrow Wilson H SHigh
8/10
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcadMiddle
8/10
Arthur Kramer ElElementary
8/10
Everette Lee Degolyer ElElementary
8/10
Maria Moreno Steam AcademyElementary
8/10
Pleasant Grove ElElementary
8/10
Gilbert Cuellar Sr ElElementary
8/10
Esperanza Medrano ElElementary
8/10
Emmett J Conrad H SHigh
8/10
C A Tatum Jr ElElementary
8/10
Henry B Gonzalez Personalized Learning AcademyElementary
8/10
Jerry R Junkins ElElementary
8/10
Ewell D Walker MiddleMiddle
8/10
Billy Earl Dade MiddleMiddle
8/10
Sam Tasby MiddleMiddle
8/10
Adelfa Botello Callejo ElElementary
8/10
D A Hulcy Steam MiddleMiddle
8/10
H S Thompson Learning CenterElementary
8/10
Dr Elba And Domingo Garcia West Dallas Stem SchoolElementary
8/10
Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem AcademyElementary
8/10
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory At Stephen J HayMiddle
8/10
Thomas Jefferson H SHigh
8/10
Richard Lagow ElElementary
8/10
Geneva Heights ElElementary
8/10
Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High SchHigh
8/10
B H Macon ElElementary
8/10
James Madison H SHigh
8/10
Maple Lawn ElElementary
8/10
Nancy Moseley ElElementary
8/10
John J Pershing ElElementary
8/10
Dr L G Pinkston Sr H SHigh
8/10
Preston Hollow ElElementary
8/10
Bishop Arts Steam AcademyElementary
8/10
Joseph J Rhoads Learning CenterPrekindergarten
8/10
Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez ElElementary
8/10
Ignite Middle At Jw Ray Learning CenterMiddle
8/10
Solar Prep For Boys At John F KennedyElementary
8/10
Otto M Fridia ElElementary
8/10
Adelle Turner ElElementary
8/10
W T White H SHigh
8/10
Gabe P Allen New Tech AcademyElementary
6/10
Arcadia Park ElElementary
6/10
John W Carpenter ElElementary
6/10
S S Conner ElElementary
6/10
Barbara Jordan ElElementary
6/10
Stephen C Foster ElElementary
6/10
Stevens Park ElElementary
6/10
L V Stockard MiddleMiddle
6/10
Thomas C Marsh MiddleMiddle
6/10
W W Samuell H SHigh
6/10
J N Ervin ElElementary
6/10
Lorenzo De Zavala ElElementary
6/10
Nathan Adams ElElementary
6/10
Raul Quintanilla Sr Middle Steam AcademyMiddle
6/10
Harold Wendell Lang Sr MiddleMiddle
6/10
George Herbert Walker Bush ElElementary
6/10
Seagoville North ElElementary
6/10
Ann Richards Steam AcademyMiddle
6/10
Prestonwood Montessori At E D WalkerElementary
6/10
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul QuinnMiddle
6/10
Eladio R Martinez Learning CenterElementary
6/10
T W Browne MiddleMiddle
6/10
F P Caillet ElElementary
6/10
E B Comstock MiddleMiddle
6/10
Charles A Gill ElElementary
6/10
John Lewis Social Justice Academy At O W HolmesMiddle
6/10
Lida Hooe ElElementary
6/10
Justin F Kimball H SHigh
6/10
North Dallas H SHigh
6/10
Oran M Roberts ElElementary
6/10
Thomas J Rusk MiddleMiddle
6/10
Seagoville H SHigh
6/10
H Grady Spruce H SHigh
6/10
Frederick Douglass ElElementary
6/10
Thomas Tolbert ElElementary
6/10
Francisco Pancho Medrano J HMiddle
6/10
Lee A Mcshan Jr ElElementary
6/10
Royce West Leadership SchoolMiddle
6/10
Ebby Halliday ElElementary
6/10
Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson ElElementary
6/10
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship AcademyHigh
6/10
David W Carter H SHigh
6/10
Hogg New Tech CenterElementary
6/10
Piedmont Global AcademyMiddle
6/10
L L Hotchkiss ElElementary
6/10
Anson Jones ElElementary
6/10
Marcus Leadership AcademyElementary
6/10
Ben Milam ElElementary
6/10
William M Anderson ElElementary
6/10
Judge Louis A Bedford Jr Law AcademyMiddle
4/10
Harrell Budd ElElementary
4/10
Ignacio Zaragoza ElElementary
4/10
Young Men's Leadership Academy At Fred F FlorenceMiddle
4/10
Frank Guzick ElElementary
4/10
Jose 'Joe' May ElElementary
4/10
Wilmer-Hutchins H SHigh
4/10
Birdie Alexander ElElementary
4/10
William B Miller ElElementary
4/10
Julian T Saldivar ElElementary
4/10
West Dallas J HMiddle
4/10
H I Holland El At LisbonElementary
4/10
Daniel Webster ElElementary
4/10
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr MiddleMiddle
4/10
Ronald E Mcnair ElElementary
2/10
Boude Storey MiddleMiddle
2/10
Hospital/HomeboundOther
Not rated
Barbara M Manns H S DaepHigh
Not rated
Callier Center Pre-School Deaf (0-5)Prekindergarten
Not rated
Barbara M Manns Middle DaepMiddle
Not rated
Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education PrgElementary
Not rated
Juvenile Justice AepSecondary
Not rated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southeast Dallas a walkable neighborhood?
Walkability in the area is inconsistent. While many residential streets feature a grid layout, the lack of continuous sidewalks and the presence of high-traffic arterial roads make it a car-dependent environment.
What are the schools like in Southeast Dallas?
The neighborhood is served by both Dallas ISD and Mesquite ISD. It features a mix of high-performing specialized magnet schools and traditional neighborhood campuses, providing varied educational outcomes for families.
What is the noise level like in Southeast Dallas?
The area experiences moderate noise levels, primarily driven by road traffic. According to iHuus data, the ambient noise environment is influenced by its proximity to major logistics hubs and freight corridors.