Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Basham Number 10 Colonia, Mission

D

17th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Basham Number 10 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (0 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
760
Median rent
$840
Median home value
$125,000
Household income
$33,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Basham Number 10 Colonia

Basham Number 10 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission with about 800 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 14% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in Basham Number 10 Colonia

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $840, 12% lower than the Mission median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Basham Number 10 Colonia

  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.8% across Mission.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Basham Number 10 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Basham Number 10 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 $840, homes cost 3.8x income.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $33,200, 15% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 9.9% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    1.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

Basham Number 10 Colonia compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%16 points higher than Mission (71%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%14 points lower than Mission (14%)
  • Median rent: $84012% lower than Mission ($950)

Worse than Mission

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 1.2%28 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Median household income: $33,20045% lower than Mission ($60,767)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x30% higher than Mission (2.9x)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios ElementaryElementary, Mission CISD1 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1.8 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Basham Number 10 Colonia

Median rent in Basham Number 10 Colonia is $840 a month, 12% lower than the Mission median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $125,000, 29% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $839 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent12% lower than Mission$840$950$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Mission$125,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income30% higher than Mission3.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Mission44%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Mission87%71%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Mission0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission199920001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$839
Mortgage payment
$684
Property tax
$155
Median rent, for comparison
$840

Based on a $125,000 home in Basham Number 10 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 income45% lower than Mission$33,200$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Mission15%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Mission19%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Mission1.2%29%34%
Average commute7% higher than Mission22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Mission9.9%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Mission79%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 stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Basham Number 10 Colonia

Under 189.3%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6446%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.2%

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. C-AllendaleHouston
  2. DParkway RanchHouston
  3. D-Que Pasa Acres ColoniaLa Homa

Questions about Basham Number 10 Colonia

Is Basham Number 10 Colonia a good place to live?

Basham Number 10 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Basham Number 10 Colonia?

Median rent in Basham Number 10 Colonia is $840 a month, 12% lower than the Mission median. The median home is worth $125,000, 29% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Basham Number 10 Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Basham Number 10 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.