Neighborhood in Donna, Hidalgo County

Living in La Villita Estates, Donna

D+

3rd of 6areas in Donna
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Donna overall: D-

La Villita Estates is a neighborhood in Donna, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
4,130
Median rent
$880
Median home value
$112,000
Household income
$30,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in La Villita Estates

La Villita Estates is a neighborhood in Donna with about 4,100 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 64% of households with children.

Our grade for La Villita Estates is D+. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Donna, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in La Villita Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in La Villita Estates

  • Higher poverty. 48% of residents live below the poverty line, against 41% across Donna.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

La Villita Estates report card

Each grade compares La Villita Estates 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 $880, homes cost 3.6x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $30,900, 4.9% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 1,900 violent crimes per 100k, 4,493 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.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 25 min, 2.9% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    41% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

La Villita Estates compared with Donna

Better than Donna

  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%8 points higher than Donna (81%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 41%3 points lower than Donna (44%)

Worse than Donna

  • Home value to income: 3.6x70% higher than Donna (2.1x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%12 points lower than Donna (58%)
  • Median household income: $30,90024% lower than Donna ($40,438)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLe Noir ElementaryElementary, Donna ISD0.5 mi
  • CVeterans MiddleMiddle, Donna ISD0.6 mi
  • BDonna High SchoolHigh, Donna ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in La Villita Estates

Median rent in La Villita Estates is $880 a month, 9% higher than the Donna median. A household would need about $35,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $112,000, 30% higher than the Donna median, which means a monthly payment of about $736 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median rent9% higher than Donna$880$806$1,403
Median home value30% higher than Donna$112,000$86,100$283,800
Home value to income70% higher than Donna3.6x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Donna63%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Donna46%58%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Donna18%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Donna199719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$736
Mortgage payment
$613
Property tax
$123
Median rent, for comparison
$880

Based on a $112,000 home in La Villita Estates, 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

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median household income24% lower than Donna$30,900$40,438$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Donna4.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Donna48%41%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Donna12%14%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Donna25 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Donna2.9%4.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Donna2.1%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Donna89%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in La Villita Estates

Under 1846%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6424%
65 and over5.9%
Race and ethnicity
White6.8%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Donna

  1. 1C-Central DonnaMedian rent $800
  2. 2D+North DonnaMedian rent $810
  3. 4DNortheast DonnaMedian rent $990
  4. 5DNorthwest DonnaMedian rent $750
  5. 6FTierra Prieta ColoniaMedian rent $800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DMeadowbrookHouston
  2. C-Wheatley Place Historic DistrictDallas
  3. D-Park PlaceHouston

Questions about La Villita Estates

Is La Villita Estates a good place to live?

La Villita Estates is a neighborhood in Donna, TX, home to about 4,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in La Villita Estates?

Renters in La Villita Estates pay a median of $880 a month, 9% higher than the Donna median. The median home is worth $112,000, 30% higher than the Donna median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Donna.

What schools serve La Villita Estates?

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

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the La Villita Estates 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.