Neighborhood in La Homa, Hidalgo County

Living in Central La Homa, La Homa

D-

3rd of 4areas in La Homa
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Homa overall: D-

Central La Homa covers part of La Homa, TX, home to about 7,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in La Homa. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park2.1 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
7,600
Median rent
$750
Median home value
$110,000
Household income
$36,800
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Central La Homa

Central La Homa is an area in La Homa with about 7,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 54% of households with children.

Our grade for Central La Homa is D-. That puts it 3rd of 4 areas we grade in La Homa, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Central La Homa

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central La Homa

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

Central La Homa report card

Each grade compares Central La Homa 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 $750, homes cost 3.0x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,800, 13% unemployed.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 3.8% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    47% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Central La Homa compared with La Homa

Better than La Homa

  • Homes with broadband internet: 90%2 points higher than La Homa (89%)

Worse than La Homa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 74%15 points higher than La Homa (59%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%2 points lower than La Homa (79%)
  • People below the poverty line: 39%2 points higher than La Homa (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDiaz-Villarreal ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD1.2 mi
  • DJuan De Dios Salinas MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Central La Homa

Median rent in Central La Homa is $750 a month, about the same as the La Homa median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $110,000, about the same as the La Homa median, which means a monthly payment of about $742 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa HomaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as La Homa$750$740$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as La Homa$110,000$109,200$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as La Homa3.0x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than La Homa74%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than La Homa77%79%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than La Homa9.0%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Homa200019991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$742
Mortgage payment
$602
Property tax
$140
Median rent, for comparison
$750

Based on a $110,000 home in Central La Homa, 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

MeasureHereLa HomaTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as La Homa$36,800$36,895$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as La Homa13%14%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than La Homa39%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as La Homa8.1%7.9%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as La Homa23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than La Homa3.8%2.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Homa1.3%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than La Homa90%89%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central La Homa

Under 1835%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6429%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White0.7%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in La Homa

  1. 1B-Hilda Colonia Number 2Median rent $930
  2. 2DRegal Estates ColoniaMedian rent $810
  3. 4D-Que Pasa Acres ColoniaMedian rent $810

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DPleasantvilleHouston
  2. D-Northwest BryanBryan
  3. D-West BryanBryan

Questions about Central La Homa

Is Central La Homa a good place to live?

Central La Homa covers part of La Homa, TX, home to about 7,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in La Homa. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central La Homa?

Renters in Central La Homa pay a median of $750 a month, about the same as the La Homa median. The median home is worth $110,000, about the same as the La Homa median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across La Homa.

What schools serve Central La Homa?

The closest rated public schools are Diaz-Villarreal Elementary (elementary, rated B), Juan De Dios Salinas Middle (middle, rated D) and La Joya Palmview 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 La Homa 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.