Neighborhood in Donna, Hidalgo County

Living in Northwest Donna, Donna

D

5th of 6areas in Donna
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Donna overall: D-

Northwest Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,040
Median rent
$750
Median home value
$98,000
Household income
$46,200
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Donna

Northwest Donna is an area in Donna with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Donna is D. That puts it 5th of 6 areas we grade in Donna, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Donna

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Donna

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

Northwest Donna report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $750, homes cost 2.1x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $46,200, 3.8% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    51 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 0.7% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Donna compared with Donna

Better than Donna

  • People below the poverty line: 33%8 points lower than Donna (41%)
  • Median household income: $46,20014% higher than Donna ($40,438)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%6 points higher than Donna (58%)

Worse than Donna

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%8 points lower than Donna (14%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 77%4 points lower than Donna (81%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%3 points higher than Donna (56%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CM Rivas Pri Discovery AcademyElementary, Donna ISD0.1 mi
  • AA P Solis MiddleMiddle, Donna ISD0.8 mi
  • BDonna High SchoolHigh, Donna ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Donna

Median rent in Northwest Donna is $750 a month, 7% lower than the Donna median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $98,000, 14% higher than the Donna median, which means a monthly payment of about $652 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median rent7% lower than Donna$750$806$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Donna$98,000$86,100$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Donna2.1x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Donna59%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Donna63%58%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Donna17%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Donna199719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$652
Mortgage payment
$536
Property tax
$116
Median rent, for comparison
$750

Based on a $98,000 home in Northwest 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 income14% higher than Donna$46,200$40,438$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Donna3.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Donna33%41%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Donna5.4%14%34%
Average commute13% lower than Donna21 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Donna0.7%4.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Donna0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Donna77%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Donna

Under 1830%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6432%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Black0%
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. 4DNortheast DonnaMedian rent $990
  5. 6FTierra Prieta ColoniaMedian rent $800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorth LufkinLufkin
  2. D-Bella Vista Estates ColoniaAlton
  3. DEast Buena Vista Addition ColoniaAlice

Questions about Northwest Donna

Is Northwest Donna a good place to live?

Northwest Donna covers part of Donna, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Northwest Donna?

Renters in Northwest Donna pay a median of $750 a month, 7% lower than the Donna median. The median home is worth $98,000, 14% higher than the Donna median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Donna.

What schools serve Northwest Donna?

The closest rated public schools are M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy (elementary, rated C), 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 1 Census block group 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.