Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Basham Number 7 Colonia, Mission

C-

14th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Basham Number 7 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (0 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
510
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$145,000
Household income
$35,400
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in Basham Number 7 Colonia

Basham Number 7 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission with about 500 residents, homes built around 1999, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 17 areas in Mission, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Basham Number 7 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Basham Number 7 Colonia

  • Higher poverty. 38% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% 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 7 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Basham Number 7 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 $940, homes cost 4.1x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $35,400, 0% unemployed.

    24 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, 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.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 0% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

Basham Number 7 Colonia compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Average commute: 16 min24% lower than Mission (21 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%8 points lower than Mission (7.8%)
  • Vacant homes: 9.0%5 points lower than Mission (14%)

Worse than Mission

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 0%29 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%25 points lower than Mission (71%)
  • People below the poverty line: 38%19 points higher than Mission (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AEnrique Kiki Camarena ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.8 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD1 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Basham Number 7 Colonia

Median rent in Basham Number 7 Colonia is $940 a month, about the same as the Mission median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $145,000, 17% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,079 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Mission$940$950$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Mission$145,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income41% higher than Mission4.1x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Mission44%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points lower than Mission47%71%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Mission9.0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission199920001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,079
Mortgage payment
$794
Property tax
$285
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $145,000 home in Basham Number 7 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 income42% lower than Mission$35,400$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points lower than Mission0%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Mission38%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Mission0%29%34%
Average commute24% lower than Mission16 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Mission0%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Mission85%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 Basham Number 7 Colonia

Under 1831%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6449%
65 and over5.5%
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. CYsletaEl Paso
  2. CHidden ValleyHouston
  3. C-Wheatley Place Historic DistrictDallas

Questions about Basham Number 7 Colonia

Is Basham Number 7 Colonia a good place to live?

Basham Number 7 Colonia is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Basham Number 7 Colonia?

Median rent in Basham Number 7 Colonia is $940 a month, about the same as the Mission median. The median home is worth $145,000, 17% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Basham Number 7 Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 7 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.