Neighborhood in Mineola, Wood County

Living in Heritage Square, Mineola

B+

2nd of 4areas in Mineola
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mineola overall: D+

Heritage Square is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Short commutes
  • Internet access scores low (2 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
870
Median rent
$960
Median home value
$246,000
Household income
$51,400
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
42%
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What it's like to live in Heritage Square

Heritage Square is a neighborhood in Mineola with about 900 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 14% of households with children.

Our grade for Heritage Square is B+. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in Mineola, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Heritage Square

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Heritage Square

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

Heritage Square report card

Each grade compares Heritage Square 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

    Median rent $960, homes cost 4.8x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $51,400, 0% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 14 min, 29% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    42% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    61% of homes have broadband.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

Heritage Square compared with Mineola

Better than Mineola

  • Average commute: 14 min50% lower than Mineola (28 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%11 points lower than Mineola (11%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%8 points lower than Mineola (8.2%)

Worse than Mineola

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%14 points lower than Mineola (56%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 61%12 points lower than Mineola (73%)
  • Home value to income: 4.8x18% higher than Mineola (4.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMineola PriElementary, Mineola ISD0.5 mi
  • BMineola MiddleMiddle, Mineola ISD1.4 mi
  • AMineola High SchoolHigh, Mineola ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Heritage Square

Median rent in Heritage Square is $960 a month, about the same as the Mineola median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $246,000, 14% higher than the Mineola median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,495 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMineolaTexas
Median rent3% higher than Mineola$960$931$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Mineola$246,000$215,700$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than Mineola4.8x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Mineola61%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Mineola42%56%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Mineola0%8.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mineola198119781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,495
Mortgage payment
$1,347
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$960

Based on a $246,000 home in Heritage Square, 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% lower than Mineola$51,400$53,000$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points lower than Mineola0%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Mineola8.9%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Mineola27%29%34%
Average commute50% lower than Mineola14 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Mineola29%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Mineola5.2%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Mineola61%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 Heritage Square

Under 1822%
18 to 346.6%
35 to 6429%
65 and over42%
Race and ethnicity
White94%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Black0%
Asian1.7%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mineola

  1. 1B+East Texas Townhomes
  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. C+McKinney SquareMcKinney
  2. BNorth BeltonBelton
  3. C+East Copperas CoveCopperas Cove

Questions about Heritage Square

Is Heritage Square a good place to live?

Heritage Square is a neighborhood in Mineola, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Mineola. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Heritage Square?

Renters in Heritage Square pay a median of $960 a month, 3% higher than the Mineola median. The median home is worth $246,000, 14% higher than the Mineola median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Mineola.

What schools serve Heritage Square?

The closest rated public schools are Mineola Pri (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 Heritage Square 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.