Neighborhood in Mineola, Wood County

Living in East Texas Townhomes, Mineola

B+

1st of 4areas in Mineola
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mineola overall: D+

East Texas Townhomes is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
980
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$224,000
Household income
$54,600
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in East Texas Townhomes

East Texas Townhomes is a neighborhood in Mineola with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 32% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 4 areas in Mineola, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in East Texas Townhomes

  • 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in East Texas Townhomes

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

East Texas Townhomes report card

Each grade compares East Texas Townhomes with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Homes cost 4.1x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $54,600, 0% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 218 violent crimes per 100k, 1,741 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 27% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

East Texas Townhomes compared with Mineola

Better than Mineola

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%44 points higher than Mineola (56%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%18 points higher than Mineola (73%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%12 points lower than Mineola (12%)

Worse than Mineola

  • Vacant homes: 15%7 points higher than Mineola (8.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMineola IntermediateElementary, Mineola ISD0.6 mi
  • BMineola MiddleMiddle, Mineola ISD0.6 mi
  • AMineola High SchoolHigh, Mineola ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in East Texas Townhomes

The median home is worth $224,000, about the same as the Mineola median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,374 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMineolaTexas
Median home value4% higher than Mineola$224,000$215,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mineola4.1x4.1x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them44 points higher than Mineola100%56%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Mineola15%8.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mineola198219781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,374
Mortgage payment
$1,226
Property tax
$148

Based on a $224,000 home in East Texas Townhomes, 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

MeasureHereMineolaTexas
Median household income3% higher than Mineola$54,600$53,000$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points lower than Mineola0%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Mineola0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Mineola40%29%34%
Average commute21% lower than Mineola22 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Mineola27%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mineola0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet18 points higher than Mineola91%73%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in East Texas Townhomes

Under 1817%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6428%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mineola

  1. 2B+Heritage SquareMedian rent $960
  2. 3C+Park CentralMedian rent $850
  3. 4D+Blackmon MeadowsMedian rent $1,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Northwest MansfieldMansfield
  2. B-Vista Hills EastEl Paso
  3. A-Central HurstHurst

Questions about East Texas Townhomes

Is East Texas Townhomes a good place to live?

East Texas Townhomes is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in East Texas Townhomes?

The median home is worth $224,000, 4% higher than the Mineola median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Mineola.

What schools serve East Texas Townhomes?

The closest rated public schools are Mineola Intermediate (elementary, rated B), Mineola Middle (middle, rated B) and Mineola High School (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 East Texas Townhomes 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.