Neighborhood in La Homa, Hidalgo County

Living in Hilda Colonia Number 2, La Homa

B-

1st of 4areas in La Homa
Overall score 57 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Homa overall: D-

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in La Homa, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in La Homa. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,170
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$134,000
Household income
$48,200
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in La Homa with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 52% of households with children.

Our grade for Hilda Colonia Number 2 is B-. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in La Homa, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $48,200, 31% higher than the La Homa median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $930, 26% higher than the La Homa median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Hilda Colonia Number 2 report card

Each grade compares Hilda Colonia Number 2 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 2.8x income.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $48,200, 5.7% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    57 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 0% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.5% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Hilda Colonia Number 2 compared with La Homa

Better than La Homa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%59 points lower than La Homa (59%)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%15 points lower than La Homa (37%)
  • Average commute: 15 min37% lower than La Homa (24 min)

Worse than La Homa

  • Median rent: $93026% higher than La Homa ($740)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLloyd M Bentsen ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Median rent in Hilda Colonia Number 2 is $930 a month, 26% higher than the La Homa median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $134,000, 23% higher than the La Homa median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,018 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa HomaTexas
Median rent26% higher than La Homa$930$740$1,403
Median home value23% higher than La Homa$134,000$109,200$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than La Homa2.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent59 points lower than La Homa0%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than La Homa92%79%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than La Homa4.4%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Homa200019991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,018
Mortgage payment
$733
Property tax
$285
Median rent, for comparison
$930

Based on a $134,000 home in Hilda Colonia Number 2, 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 income31% higher than La Homa$48,200$36,895$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points lower than La Homa5.7%14%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than La Homa22%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as La Homa8.5%7.9%34%
Average commute37% lower than La Homa15 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than La Homa0%2.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Homa0%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Under 1831%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6424%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White3.9%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in La Homa

  1. 2DRegal Estates ColoniaMedian rent $810
  2. 3D-Central La HomaMedian rent $750
  3. 4D-Que Pasa Acres ColoniaMedian rent $810

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+BallardMonahans
  2. C+West AltonAlton
  3. C+Los Cuates South ColoniaBrownsville

Questions about Hilda Colonia Number 2

Is Hilda Colonia Number 2 a good place to live?

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in La Homa, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 Hilda Colonia Number 2?

Renters in Hilda Colonia Number 2 pay a median of $930 a month, 26% higher than the La Homa median. The median home is worth $134,000, 23% higher than the La Homa median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across La Homa.

What schools serve Hilda Colonia Number 2?

The closest rated public schools are Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary (elementary, rated B), Memorial Middle (middle, rated B) and La Joya Palmview 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 Hilda Colonia Number 2 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.