Neighborhood in Alice, Jim Wells County

Living in Mayes Addition Colonia, Alice

C-

3rd of 5areas in Alice
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Alice overall: D+

Mayes Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Alice. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,210
Median rent
$680
Median home value
$82,000
Household income
$30,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Mayes Addition Colonia

Mayes Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Alice, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Mayes Addition Colonia

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $680, 27% lower than the Alice median.

Cons of living in Mayes Addition Colonia

  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.1% across Alice.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Mayes Addition Colonia report card

Each grade compares Mayes Addition Colonia 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 $680, homes cost 2.7x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $30,300, 13% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 456 violent crimes per 100k, 2,213 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 3.9% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    43% of homes have broadband.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

Mayes Addition Colonia compared with Alice

Better than Alice

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%14 points higher than Alice (2.0%)
  • Median rent: $68027% lower than Alice ($934)
  • People below the poverty line: 24%7 points lower than Alice (31%)

Worse than Alice

  • Homes with broadband internet: 43%31 points lower than Alice (74%)
  • Median household income: $30,30038% lower than Alice ($48,676)
  • Vacant homes: 26%13 points higher than Alice (13%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSaenz ElementaryElementary, Alice ISD1 mi
  • CAdams MiddleMiddle, Alice ISD1.8 mi
  • BAlice High SchoolHigh, Alice ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Mayes Addition Colonia

Median rent in Mayes Addition Colonia is $680 a month, 27% lower than the Alice median. A household would need about $27,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $82,000, 37% lower than the Alice median, which means a monthly payment of about $517 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAliceTexas
Median rent27% lower than Alice$680$934$1,403
Median home value37% lower than Alice$82,000$131,100$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Alice2.7x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Alice66%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Alice59%57%63%
Vacant homes13 points higher than Alice26%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Alice197519741992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$517
Mortgage payment
$449
Property tax
$68
Median rent, for comparison
$680

Based on a $82,000 home in Mayes Addition Colonia, 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

MeasureHereAliceTexas
Median household income38% lower than Alice$30,300$48,676$78,476
Unemployment rate9 points higher than Alice13%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Alice24%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Alice16%14%34%
Average commute12% lower than Alice20 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Alice3.9%5.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit14 points higher than Alice16%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet31 points lower than Alice43%74%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Mayes Addition Colonia

Under 1820%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6427%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Alice

  1. 1C+Guerra Estate Addition ColoniaMedian rent $820
  2. 2CNorth Hilltop Addition ColoniaMedian rent $810
  3. 4DEast Buena Vista Addition ColoniaMedian rent $1,060
  4. 5DMcMasters ColoniaMedian rent $790

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Northeast LubbockLubbock
  2. C-North BurkburnettBurkburnett
  3. C-Mackenzie ParkLubbock

Questions about Mayes Addition Colonia

Is Mayes Addition Colonia a good place to live?

Mayes Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Alice. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Mayes Addition Colonia?

Median rent in Mayes Addition Colonia is $680 a month, 27% lower than the Alice median. The median home is worth $82,000, 37% lower than the Alice median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Alice.

What schools serve Mayes Addition Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Saenz Elementary (elementary, rated B), Adams Middle (middle, rated C) and Alice High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Mayes Addition Colonia name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.