Neighborhood in Kingsville, Kleberg County

Living in Northeast Kingsville, Kingsville

D-

3rd of 3areas in Kingsville
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Kingsville overall: C-

Northeast Kingsville covers part of Kingsville, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Kingsville. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
970
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$63,000
Household income
$36,100
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Kingsville

Northeast Kingsville is an area in Kingsville with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Kingsville is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Kingsville, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Kingsville

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $930, 10% lower than the Kingsville median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Kingsville

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Kingsville report card

Each grade compares Northeast Kingsville 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 $930, homes cost 1.7x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $36,100, 8.4% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 202 violent crimes per 100k, 1,288 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.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 0% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    39% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Kingsville compared with Kingsville

Better than Kingsville

  • Home value to income: 1.7x32% lower than Kingsville (2.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 21%10 points lower than Kingsville (31%)
  • Median rent: $93010% lower than Kingsville ($1,037)

Worse than Kingsville

  • Median household income: $36,10038% lower than Kingsville ($58,148)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 39%10 points higher than Kingsville (28%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%9 points lower than Kingsville (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FHarvey ElementaryElementary, Kingsville ISD1.1 mi
  • FGillett MiddleMiddle, Kingsville ISD0.3 mi
  • ASanta Gertrudis Academy High SchoolHigh, Santa Gertrudis ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Kingsville

Median rent in Northeast Kingsville is $930 a month, 10% lower than the Kingsville median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $63,000, 58% lower than the Kingsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $441 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKingsvilleTexas
Median rent10% lower than Kingsville$930$1,037$1,403
Median home value58% lower than Kingsville$63,000$149,400$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than Kingsville1.7x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Kingsville49%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Kingsville45%44%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Kingsville14%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Kingsville197219731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$441
Mortgage payment
$345
Property tax
$96
Median rent, for comparison
$930

Based on a $63,000 home in Northeast Kingsville, 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

MeasureHereKingsvilleTexas
Median household income38% lower than Kingsville$36,100$58,148$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Kingsville8.4%8.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Kingsville21%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Kingsville12%21%34%
Average commute5% lower than Kingsville18 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Kingsville0%6.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Kingsville0%4.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Kingsville83%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northeast Kingsville

Under 1826%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6438%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White0.7%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Kingsville

  1. 1C-Northwest KingsvilleMedian rent $1,000
  2. 2D+Central KingsvilleMedian rent $960

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-North Port ArthurPort Arthur
  2. FNorth Harker HeightsHarker Heights
  3. D-Pine CrestBeaumont

Questions about Northeast Kingsville

Is Northeast Kingsville a good place to live?

Northeast Kingsville covers part of Kingsville, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Kingsville. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Kingsville?

Renters in Northeast Kingsville pay a median of $930 a month, 10% lower than the Kingsville median. The median home is worth $63,000, 58% lower than the Kingsville median. A median home costs 1.7x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Kingsville.

What schools serve Northeast Kingsville?

The closest rated public schools are Harvey Elementary (elementary, rated F), Gillett Middle (middle, rated F) and Santa Gertrudis Academy High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Kingsville 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.