Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Montecruz, Mission

C+

10th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Montecruz is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
5,850
Median rent
$1,510
Median home value
$204,000
Household income
$69,800
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Montecruz

Montecruz is a neighborhood in Mission with about 5,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 74% of households with children.

Our grade for Montecruz is C+. That puts it 10th of 17 areas we grade in Mission, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Montecruz

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Montecruz

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,510, 59% higher than the Mission median.
  • 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 as very high in this part of town.

Montecruz report card

Each grade compares Montecruz 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 $1,510, homes cost 2.9x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $69,800, 15% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 9.3% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Montecruz compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Vacant homes: 0%14 points lower than Mission (14%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%10 points higher than Mission (71%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%10 points higher than Mission (90%)

Worse than Mission

  • Median rent: $1,51059% higher than Mission ($950)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%14 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Unemployment rate: 15%8 points higher than Mission (7.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AEnrique Kiki Camarena ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.6 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BMission High SchoolHigh, Mission CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Montecruz

Median rent in Montecruz is $1,510 a month, 59% higher than the Mission median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $204,000, 16% higher than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,422 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent59% higher than Mission$1,510$950$1,403
Median home value16% higher than Mission$204,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mission2.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Mission43%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Mission82%71%63%
Vacant homes14 points lower than Mission0%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission200320001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,422
Mortgage payment
$1,117
Property tax
$305
Median rent, for comparison
$1,510

Based on a $204,000 home in Montecruz, 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 income15% higher than Mission$69,800$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Mission15%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Mission20%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Mission15%29%34%
Average commute4% higher than Mission21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Mission9.3%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Mission100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Montecruz

Under 1840%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6426%
65 and over6.8%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. B-Las TierrasEl Paso
  2. C+Skyscraper ShadowsHouston
  3. C-Santa ElenaLaredo

Questions about Montecruz

Is Montecruz a good place to live?

Montecruz is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Montecruz?

Renters in Montecruz pay a median of $1,510 a month, 59% higher than the Mission median. The median home is worth $204,000, 16% higher than the Mission median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Montecruz?

The closest rated public schools are Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated B) and Mission 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 Montecruz 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.