Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Hilda Colonia Number 2, Mission

B

5th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)
  • Health scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
3,440
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$158,000
Household income
$73,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
62%
Loading map

What it's like to live in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in Mission with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 59% of households with children.

Our grade for Hilda Colonia Number 2 is B. That puts it 5th of 17 areas we grade in Mission, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

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

Hilda Colonia Number 2 report card

Each grade compares Hilda Colonia Number 2 with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $930, homes cost 2.1x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $73,600, 6.6% unemployed.

    28 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 5.1% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    38% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Hilda Colonia Number 2 compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Home value to income: 2.1x26% lower than Mission (2.9x)
  • Median household income: $73,60021% higher than Mission ($60,767)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%8 points higher than Mission (90%)

Worse than Mission

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%16 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%9 points lower than Mission (71%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 38%6 points higher than Mission (32%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AEnrique Kiki Camarena ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.1 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD0.3 mi
  • BLa Joya Palmview High SchoolHigh, La Joya ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Median rent in Hilda Colonia Number 2 is $930 a month, about the same as the Mission median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $158,000, 10% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,116 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Mission$930$950$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Mission$158,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Mission2.1x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Mission49%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Mission62%71%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Mission7.7%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission200120001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,116
Mortgage payment
$865
Property tax
$251
Median rent, for comparison
$930

Based on a $158,000 home in Hilda Colonia Number 2, 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 income21% higher than Mission$73,600$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Mission6.6%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Mission14%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Mission14%29%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Mission21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Mission5.1%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mission1.6%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Mission99%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hilda Colonia Number 2

Under 1833%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6443%
65 and over3.5%
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. 6BNortheast MissionMedian rent $1,120
  6. 7BFairviewMedian rent $730
  7. 8B-Central MissionMedian rent $840
  8. 9C+Sharyland PlantationMedian rent $2,630

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BGeorge WashingtonLaredo
  2. BSun Country EstatesWeslaco
  3. C+Northeast TylerTyler

Questions about Hilda Colonia Number 2

Is Hilda Colonia Number 2 a good place to live?

Hilda Colonia Number 2 is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Hilda Colonia Number 2?

Renters in Hilda Colonia Number 2 pay a median of $930 a month, about the same as the Mission median. The median home is worth $158,000, 10% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Hilda Colonia Number 2?

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 2 Census block groups closest to the Hilda Colonia Number 2 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.