What are the schools like in Southside Place, TX?

School district data for Southside Place is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Southside Place?

The median household income in Southside Place, TX is $187,019 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Southside Place, TX?

Southside Place has an average high temperature of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches.

Southside Place, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Southside Place, TX affordable or expensive?

Southside Place's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Southside Place is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,664,900 and the median rent is $1,786 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Southside Place, TX?

Southside Place has a violent crime rate of 53.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1074.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Southside Place, TX a Good Place to Live?

Southside Place is a small town of 1,535 in Texas, with a median household income of $187,019 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Southside Place stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Southside Place is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Southside Place city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Southside Place's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Southside Place costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Southside Place, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,664,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,786	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$187,019	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Southside Place's violent crime rate is 53.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

53.7 /100k

Property Crime

1074.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Southside Place, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	89.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Southside Place sees average highs of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Southside Place, TX
Average High — January	62.8°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Southside Place, TX	National Avg
Population	1,535	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	14.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West University Place, TX 1 mi Bellaire, TX 2 mi Hunters Creek Village, TX 6 mi Piney Point Village, TX 6 mi Houston, TX 6 mi

Southside Place vs Other Cities

Southside Place, TX vs West University Place, TX Southside Place, TX vs Bellaire, TX Southside Place, TX vs Hunters Creek Village, TX Southside Place, TX vs Piney Point Village, TX Southside Place, TX vs Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southside Place, TX affordable or expensive?

Southside Place's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Southside Place roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,664,900 and median rent is $1,786/month.

What is the crime rate in Southside Place, TX?

Southside Place's violent crime rate is 53.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Southside Place?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Southside Place, TX a good place to live?

Southside Place, TX has a population of 1,535, a median household income of $187,019, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Southside Place?

Southside Place averages 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Southside Place?

The population of Southside Place, Texas is 1,535 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Southside Place?

Key numbers for living in Southside Place: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $1,664,900, median household income $187,019, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southside Place side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.