Neighborhood in La Homa, Hidalgo County

Living in Regal Estates Colonia, La Homa

D

2nd of 4areas in La Homa
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Homa overall: D-

Regal Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in La Homa, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park1.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
620
Median rent
$810
Median home value
$95,000
Household income
$33,500
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Regal Estates Colonia

Regal Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in La Homa with about 600 residents, homes built around 1988, a mix of owners and renters and 57% of households with children.

Our grade for Regal Estates Colonia is D. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in La Homa, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Regal Estates Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Regal Estates Colonia

  • Higher unemployment. 34% of the labor force is out of work, against 14% across La Homa.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Regal Estates Colonia report card

Each grade compares Regal Estates 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 B+

    Median rent $810, homes cost 2.9x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $33,500, 34% unemployed.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 0% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    49% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

Regal Estates Colonia compared with La Homa

Better than La Homa

  • Average commute: 15 min39% lower than La Homa (24 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%9 points higher than La Homa (7.9%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%8 points lower than La Homa (59%)

Worse than La Homa

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 48%31 points lower than La Homa (79%)
  • Unemployment rate: 34%21 points higher than La Homa (14%)
  • Vacant homes: 28%20 points higher than La Homa (7.6%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPatricio Perez ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.5 mi
  • CAnn Richards MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1.8 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Regal Estates Colonia

Median rent in Regal Estates Colonia is $810 a month, 9% higher than the La Homa median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $95,000, 13% lower than the La Homa median, which means a monthly payment of about $674 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa HomaTexas
Median rent9% higher than La Homa$810$740$1,403
Median home value13% lower than La Homa$95,000$109,200$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than La Homa2.9x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than La Homa51%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than La Homa48%79%63%
Vacant homes20 points higher than La Homa28%7.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Homa198819991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$674
Mortgage payment
$520
Property tax
$154
Median rent, for comparison
$810

Based on a $95,000 home in Regal Estates 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

MeasureHereLa HomaTexas
Median household income9% lower than La Homa$33,500$36,895$78,476
Unemployment rate21 points higher than La Homa34%14%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than La Homa32%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than La Homa17%7.9%34%
Average commute39% 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 Homa91%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 stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Regal Estates Colonia

Under 1835%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6430%
65 and over9.5%
Race and ethnicity
White3.7%
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. 1B-Hilda Colonia Number 2Median rent $930
  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. DRiceBig Spring
  2. DNorth ShadydaleHouston
  3. D+East El PasoEl Paso

Questions about Regal Estates Colonia

Is Regal Estates Colonia a good place to live?

Regal Estates Colonia is a neighborhood in La Homa, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 Regal Estates Colonia?

Renters in Regal Estates Colonia pay a median of $810 a month, 9% higher than the La Homa median. The median home is worth $95,000, 13% lower than the La Homa median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across La Homa.

What schools serve Regal Estates Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Patricio Perez Elementary (elementary, rated C), Ann Richards Middle (middle, rated C) 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 Regal Estates 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.