Neighborhood in Donna, Hidalgo County

Living in North Donna, Donna

D+

2nd of 6areas in Donna
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Donna overall: D-

North Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
6,270
Median rent
$810
Median home value
$85,000
Household income
$43,100
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in North Donna

North Donna is an area in Donna with about 6,300 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 6 areas in Donna, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in North Donna

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Donna

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

North Donna report card

Each grade compares North Donna 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 $810, homes cost 2.0x income.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $43,100, 7.1% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 23 min, 8.7% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    44% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

North Donna compared with Donna

Better than Donna

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%13 points lower than Donna (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 35%6 points lower than Donna (41%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x7% lower than Donna (2.1x)

Worse than Donna

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%4 points lower than Donna (58%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.1%2 points higher than Donna (5.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BA M Ochoa ElementaryElementary, Donna ISD0.4 mi
  • AA P Solis MiddleMiddle, Donna ISD0.4 mi
  • BDonna High SchoolHigh, Donna ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in North Donna

Median rent in North Donna is $810 a month, about the same as the Donna median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $85,000, about the same as the Donna median, which means a monthly payment of about $594 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Donna$810$806$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Donna$85,000$86,100$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Donna2.0x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Donna44%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Donna53%58%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Donna16%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Donna198119891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$594
Mortgage payment
$465
Property tax
$129
Median rent, for comparison
$810

Based on a $85,000 home in North Donna, 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 income7% higher than Donna$43,100$40,438$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Donna7.1%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Donna35%41%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Donna16%14%34%
Average commute7% lower than Donna23 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Donna8.7%4.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Donna0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Donna81%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Donna

Under 1835%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6426%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White4.7%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black0.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Donna

  1. 1C-Central DonnaMedian rent $800
  2. 3D+La Villita EstatesMedian rent $880
  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. C-PinecrestLaredo
  2. DNorth LufkinLufkin
  3. DEast Buena Vista Addition ColoniaAlice

Questions about North Donna

Is North Donna a good place to live?

North Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Donna?

Median rent in North Donna is $810 a month, about the same as the Donna median. The median home is worth $85,000, about the same as the Donna median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Donna.

What schools serve North Donna?

The closest rated public schools are A M Ochoa Elementary (elementary, rated B), A P Solis Middle (middle, rated A) and Donna High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Donna that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.