Neighborhood in Mercedes, Hidalgo County

Living in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia, Mercedes

C

6th of 6areas in Mercedes
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mercedes overall: D

Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia is a neighborhood in Mercedes, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Mercedes. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
580
Median rent
$850
Median home value
$72,000
Household income
$30,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia is a neighborhood in Mercedes with about 600 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 57% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 6 areas in Mercedes, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 19 for Mercedes as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia report card

Each grade compares Lorenzana Subdivision 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 $850, homes cost 2.4x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $30,300, 0% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 341 violent crimes per 100k, 1,819 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.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 24% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    46% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    65% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia compared with Mercedes

Better than Mercedes

  • People below the poverty line: 14%15 points lower than Mercedes (29%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%14 points lower than Mercedes (14%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%7 points lower than Mercedes (6.8%)

Worse than Mercedes

  • Average commute: 28 min51% higher than Mercedes (19 min)
  • Median household income: $30,30035% lower than Mercedes ($46,904)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 65%13 points lower than Mercedes (78%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BA N Rico ElementaryElementary, Weslaco ISD2.2 mi
  • BSouth Texas ISD Virtual AcademyMiddle, South Texas ISD1.4 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Science AcademyHigh, South Texas ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

Median rent in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia is $850 a month, 5% higher than the Mercedes median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $72,000, 36% lower than the Mercedes median, which means a monthly payment of about $496 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMercedesTexas
Median rent5% higher than Mercedes$850$812$1,403
Median home value36% lower than Mercedes$72,000$111,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mercedes2.4x2.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Mercedes58%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Mercedes68%63%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Mercedes0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mercedes197119911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$496
Mortgage payment
$394
Property tax
$102
Median rent, for comparison
$850

Based on a $72,000 home in Lorenzana Subdivision 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

MeasureHereMercedesTexas
Median household income35% lower than Mercedes$30,300$46,904$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Mercedes0%6.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Mercedes14%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Mercedes7.4%15%34%
Average commute51% higher than Mercedes28 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Mercedes24%9.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mercedes0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Mercedes65%78%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

Under 1826%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mercedes

  1. 1B+West MercedesMedian rent $880
  2. 2BLas Palmas Del ValleMedian rent $970
  3. 3B-Central MercedesMedian rent $830
  4. 4B-Southwest MercedesMedian rent $1,040
  5. 5CColonia GarzaMedian rent $750

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCheyenneLaredo
  2. C-Corina LaneEdinburg
  3. C-21 Subdivision ColoniaBrownsville

Questions about Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia

Is Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia a good place to live?

Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia is a neighborhood in Mercedes, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Mercedes. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia?

Median rent in Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia is $850 a month, 5% higher than the Mercedes median. The median home is worth $72,000, 36% lower than the Mercedes median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 2.4x across Mercedes.

What schools serve Lorenzana Subdivision Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are A N Rico Elementary (elementary, rated B), South Texas ISD Virtual Academy (middle, rated B) and South Texas ISD Science Academy (high, rated A). 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 Lorenzana Subdivision 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.