Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Alex Cavazos Colonia, Mission

D+

16th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Alex Cavazos Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
2,470
Median rent
$870
Median home value
$167,000
Household income
$56,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Alex Cavazos Colonia

Alex Cavazos Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 57% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 16th of 17 areas in Mission, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Alex Cavazos Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Alex Cavazos Colonia

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

Alex Cavazos Colonia report card

Each grade compares Alex Cavazos 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 $870, homes cost 3.0x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $56,500, 8.6% unemployed.

    15 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

    Citywide, 134 violent crimes per 100k, 1,164 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.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 12% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Alex Cavazos Colonia compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Vacant homes: 0%14 points lower than Mission (14%)
  • Median rent: $8708% lower than Mission ($950)
  • People below the poverty line: 17%2 points lower than Mission (19%)

Worse than Mission

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%19 points higher than Mission (45%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%17 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 43%11 points higher than Mission (32%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLloyd M Bentsen ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.9 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1.4 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Alex Cavazos Colonia

Median rent in Alex Cavazos Colonia is $870 a month, 8% lower than the Mission median. A household would need about $35,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $167,000, 5% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,199 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent8% lower than Mission$870$950$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Mission$167,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mission3.0x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than Mission64%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Mission69%71%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Mission0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission200620001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,199
Mortgage payment
$914
Property tax
$285
Median rent, for comparison
$870

Based on a $167,000 home in Alex Cavazos 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

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median household income7% lower than Mission$56,500$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Mission8.6%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Mission17%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Mission12%29%34%
Average commute8% higher than Mission22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Mission12%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Mission86%90%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 Alex Cavazos Colonia

Under 1831%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6429%
65 and over6.3%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mission

  1. 1A+Shary Springs SubdivisionMedian rent $1,060
  2. 2AOrchards at Shary RoadMedian rent $940
  3. 3A-East MissionMedian rent $1,090
  4. 4B+Las Villas Del RioMedian rent $1,380
  5. 5BHilda Colonia Number 2Median rent $930
  6. 6BNortheast MissionMedian rent $1,120
  7. 7BFairviewMedian rent $730
  8. 8B-Central MissionMedian rent $840

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Central SocorroSocorro
  2. C-AllendaleHouston
  3. C-Northwest SocorroSocorro

Questions about Alex Cavazos Colonia

Is Alex Cavazos Colonia a good place to live?

Alex Cavazos Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Alex Cavazos Colonia?

Median rent in Alex Cavazos Colonia is $870 a month, 8% lower than the Mission median. The median home is worth $167,000, 5% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Alex Cavazos Colonia?

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 Alex Cavazos 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.