Neighborhood in Donna, Hidalgo County

Living in Northeast Donna, Donna

D

4th of 6areas in Donna
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Donna overall: D-

Northeast Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
3,320
Median rent
$990
Median home value
$63,000
Household income
$38,800
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Donna

Northeast Donna is an area in Donna with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Donna is D. That puts it 4th of 6 areas we grade in Donna, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Donna

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Donna

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $990, 23% higher than the Donna median.
  • Higher poverty. 49% 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.

Northeast Donna report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 B

    Median rent $990, homes cost 1.6x income.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $38,800, 2.8% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    37 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 25 min, 1.0% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    6.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    50% of adults uninsured.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Donna compared with Donna

Better than Donna

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%14 points higher than Donna (58%)
  • Home value to income: 1.6x24% lower than Donna (2.1x)
  • Vacant homes: 12%4 points lower than Donna (16%)

Worse than Donna

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 73%17 points higher than Donna (56%)
  • Median rent: $99023% higher than Donna ($806)
  • People below the poverty line: 49%8 points higher than Donna (41%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGuzman ElementaryElementary, Donna ISD0.5 mi
  • BW A Todd MiddleMiddle, Donna ISD1.1 mi
  • BDonna High SchoolHigh, Donna ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Donna

Median rent in Northeast Donna is $990 a month, 23% higher than the Donna median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $63,000, 27% lower than the Donna median, which means a monthly payment of about $456 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median rent23% higher than Donna$990$806$1,403
Median home value27% lower than Donna$63,000$86,100$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Donna1.6x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Donna73%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Donna71%58%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Donna12%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Donna198619891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$456
Mortgage payment
$345
Property tax
$111
Median rent, for comparison
$990

Based on a $63,000 home in Northeast 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 income4% lower than Donna$38,800$40,438$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Donna2.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Donna49%41%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Donna6.7%14%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Donna25 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Donna1.0%4.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Donna2.5%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Donna79%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Donna

Under 1846%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6426%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White1.5%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 3D+La Villita EstatesMedian rent $880
  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. D+Northwest San BenitoSan Benito
  2. D-Southeast El PasoEl Paso
  3. D+Southgate II The PlazaLaredo

Questions about Northeast Donna

Is Northeast Donna a good place to live?

Northeast Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Northeast Donna?

Renters in Northeast Donna pay a median of $990 a month, 23% higher than the Donna median. The median home is worth $63,000, 27% lower than the Donna median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Donna.

What schools serve Northeast Donna?

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

This area groups 2 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.