Neighborhood in Donna, Hidalgo County

Living in Tierra Prieta Colonia, Donna

F

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

Tierra Prieta Colonia is a neighborhood in Donna, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (1 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.8 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
730
Median rent
$800
Median home value
$47,000
Household income
$10,300
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Tierra Prieta Colonia

Tierra Prieta Colonia is a neighborhood in Donna with about 700 residents, homes built around 1989, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Tierra Prieta Colonia is F. That puts it 6th of 6 areas we grade in Donna, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Tierra Prieta Colonia

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Tierra Prieta Colonia

  • Higher poverty. 61% of residents live below the poverty line, against 41% across Donna.
  • Higher unemployment. 16% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Donna.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Tierra Prieta Colonia report card

Each grade compares Tierra Prieta 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 C

    Median rent $800, homes cost 4.6x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $10,300, 16% unemployed.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 5.3% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    1.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    48% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Tierra Prieta Colonia compared with Donna

Better than Donna

  • Vacant homes: 9.7%6 points lower than Donna (16%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%2 points higher than Donna (81%)

Worse than Donna

  • Home value to income: 4.6x114% higher than Donna (2.1x)
  • Median household income: $10,30075% lower than Donna ($40,438)
  • People below the poverty line: 61%20 points higher than Donna (41%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BC Stainke ElementaryElementary, Donna ISD0.8 mi
  • AA P Solis MiddleMiddle, Donna ISD1 mi
  • BDonna High SchoolHigh, Donna ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Tierra Prieta Colonia

Median rent in Tierra Prieta Colonia is $800 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 $47,000, 45% lower than the Donna median, which means a monthly payment of about $336 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Donna$800$806$1,403
Median home value45% lower than Donna$47,000$86,100$283,800
Home value to income114% higher than Donna4.6x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Donna71%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Donna48%58%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Donna9.7%16%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Donna198919891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$336
Mortgage payment
$257
Property tax
$78
Median rent, for comparison
$800

Based on a $47,000 home in Tierra Prieta 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

MeasureHereDonnaTexas
Median household income75% lower than Donna$10,300$40,438$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points higher than Donna16%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points higher than Donna61%41%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Donna1.6%14%34%
Average commute9% higher than Donna27 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Donna5.3%4.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Donna0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Donna83%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Tierra Prieta Colonia

Under 1837%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6437%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White1.0%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0%
Asian0.5%
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. 5DNorthwest DonnaMedian rent $750

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FGroveland TerraceHouston
  2. FSettegastHouston
  3. FEast HoustonHouston

Questions about Tierra Prieta Colonia

Is Tierra Prieta Colonia a good place to live?

Tierra Prieta Colonia is a neighborhood in Donna, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Donna. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Tierra Prieta Colonia?

Renters in Tierra Prieta Colonia pay a median of $800 a month, about the same as the Donna median. The median home is worth $47,000, 45% lower than the Donna median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Donna.

What schools serve Tierra Prieta Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are C Stainke 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Tierra Prieta 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.