Neighborhood in Alice, Jim Wells County

Living in North Hilltop Addition Colonia, Alice

C

2nd of 5areas in Alice
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Alice overall: D+

North Hilltop Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Alice. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Education levels scores low (15 of 100)
  • Health scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
4,490
Median rent
$810
Median home value
$130,000
Household income
$60,300
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in North Hilltop Addition Colonia

North Hilltop Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice with about 4,500 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for North Hilltop Addition Colonia is C. That puts it 2nd of 5 areas we grade in Alice, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in North Hilltop Addition Colonia

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $810, 13% lower than the Alice median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North Hilltop Addition Colonia

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Hilltop Addition Colonia report card

Each grade compares North Hilltop 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 $810, homes cost 2.2x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $60,300, 2.5% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 4.7% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    34% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    76% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

North Hilltop Addition Colonia compared with Alice

Better than Alice

  • Median household income: $60,30024% higher than Alice ($48,676)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x20% lower than Alice (2.7x)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%6 points lower than Alice (31%)

Worse than Alice

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%4 points higher than Alice (65%)
  • Average commute: 25 min8% higher than Alice (23 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%1 points lower than Alice (2.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CNoonan ElementaryElementary, Alice ISD0.3 mi
  • CAdams MiddleMiddle, Alice ISD0.7 mi
  • BAlice High SchoolHigh, Alice ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in North Hilltop Addition Colonia

Median rent in North Hilltop Addition Colonia is $810 a month, 13% lower than the Alice median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $130,000, about the same as the Alice median, which means a monthly payment of about $867 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAliceTexas
Median rent13% lower than Alice$810$934$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Alice$130,000$131,100$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Alice2.2x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Alice69%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Alice61%57%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Alice10%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Alice197219741992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$867
Mortgage payment
$712
Property tax
$155
Median rent, for comparison
$810

Based on a $130,000 home in North Hilltop 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 income24% higher than Alice$60,300$48,676$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Alice2.5%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Alice26%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Alice15%14%34%
Average commute8% higher than Alice25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Alice4.7%5.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Alice0.5%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Alice76%74%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in North Hilltop Addition Colonia

Under 1820%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino78%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race0.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Alice

  1. 1C+Guerra Estate Addition ColoniaMedian rent $820
  2. 3C-Mayes Addition ColoniaMedian rent $680
  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. C-Fair ParkDallas
  2. D+Southgate II The PlazaLaredo
  3. C-PinecrestLaredo

Questions about North Hilltop Addition Colonia

Is North Hilltop Addition Colonia a good place to live?

North Hilltop Addition Colonia is a neighborhood in Alice, TX, home to about 4,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Alice. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in North Hilltop Addition Colonia?

Renters in North Hilltop Addition Colonia pay a median of $810 a month, 13% lower than the Alice median. The median home is worth $130,000, about the same as the Alice median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Alice.

What schools serve North Hilltop Addition Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Noonan Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 6 Census block groups closest to the North Hilltop 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.