Neighborhood in Alton, Hidalgo County

Living in Bella Vista Estates Colonia, Alton

D-

4th of 4areas in Alton
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Alton overall: D+

Bella Vista Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Alton, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Alton. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.8 mi

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

Population
5,150
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$116,000
Household income
$50,900
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Bella Vista Estates Colonia

Bella Vista Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Alton with about 5,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 4 areas in Alton, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Bella Vista Estates Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Bella Vista Estates Colonia

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

Bella Vista Estates Colonia report card

Each grade compares Bella Vista Estates 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 A-

    Median rent $1,180, homes cost 2.3x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $50,900, 11% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 929 violent crimes per 100k, 673 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 4.8% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

Bella Vista Estates Colonia compared with Alton

Better than Alton

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 70%15 points higher than Alton (55%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x23% lower than Alton (3.0x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%3 points lower than Alton (33%)

Worse than Alton

  • Homes with broadband internet: 78%13 points lower than Alton (91%)
  • Vacant homes: 22%11 points higher than Alton (11%)
  • Median rent: $1,18014% higher than Alton ($1,038)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCarl C Waitz ElementaryElementary, Mission CISD0.5 mi
  • CAlton Memorial Junior HighMiddle, Mission CISD0.8 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Bella Vista Estates Colonia

Median rent in Bella Vista Estates Colonia is $1,180 a month, 14% higher than the Alton median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $116,000, 26% lower than the Alton median, which means a monthly payment of about $840 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAltonTexas
Median rent14% higher than Alton$1,180$1,038$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Alton$116,000$156,300$283,800
Home value to income23% lower than Alton2.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Alton29%33%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Alton70%55%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Alton22%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Alton200320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$840
Mortgage payment
$635
Property tax
$206
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $116,000 home in Bella Vista Estates 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

MeasureHereAltonTexas
Median household income3% lower than Alton$50,900$52,715$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Alton11%8.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Alton26%28%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Alton13%14%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Alton24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Alton4.8%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Alton0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Alton78%91%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Bella Vista Estates Colonia

Under 1828%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6432%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White0.6%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Alton

  1. 1C+Colonia AllendeMedian rent $1,140
  2. 2C+West AltonMedian rent $820
  3. 3DCentral AltonMedian rent $990

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorthwest DonnaDonna
  2. DNorth LufkinLufkin
  3. DEast Buena Vista Addition ColoniaAlice

Questions about Bella Vista Estates Colonia

Is Bella Vista Estates Colonia a good place to live?

Bella Vista Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in Alton, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Alton. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Bella Vista Estates Colonia?

Median rent in Bella Vista Estates Colonia is $1,180 a month, 14% higher than the Alton median. The median home is worth $116,000, 26% lower than the Alton median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Alton.

What schools serve Bella Vista Estates Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Carl C Waitz Elementary (elementary, rated C), Alton Memorial Junior High (middle, rated C) and La Joya Palmview High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Bella Vista Estates 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.