Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Northwest Mission, Mission

C-

13th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Northwest Mission covers part of Mission, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,410
Median rent
$830
Median home value
$122,000
Household income
$43,400
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Mission

Northwest Mission is an area in Mission with about 1,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Mission is C-. That puts it 13th of 17 areas we grade in Mission, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Mission

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $830, 13% lower than the Mission median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Mission

  • 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.

Northwest Mission report card

Each grade compares Northwest Mission 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 $830, homes cost 2.8x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $43,400, 15% unemployed.

    7 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 3.5% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    38% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Mission compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%22 points higher than Mission (71%)
  • Vacant homes: 7.6%6 points lower than Mission (14%)
  • Median rent: $83013% lower than Mission ($950)

Worse than Mission

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%55 points higher than Mission (45%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%14 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Median household income: $43,40029% lower than Mission ($60,767)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJose De Escandon ElementaryElementary, La Joya ISD0.7 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, La Joya ISD0.9 mi
  • BMission High SchoolHigh, Mission CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Mission

Median rent in Northwest Mission is $830 a month, 13% lower than the Mission median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $122,000, 31% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $846 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent13% lower than Mission$830$950$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Mission$122,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Mission2.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent55 points higher than Mission100%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Mission93%71%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Mission7.6%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission200220001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$846
Mortgage payment
$668
Property tax
$178
Median rent, for comparison
$830

Based on a $122,000 home in Northwest Mission, 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 income29% lower than Mission$43,400$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Mission15%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Mission18%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Mission15%29%34%
Average commute17% higher than Mission24 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Mission3.5%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Mission81%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Mission

Under 1824%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6431%
65 and over17%
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. CGreens BayouHouston
  2. B-Pecan AcresLaredo
  3. D+Santa RitaLaredo

Questions about Northwest Mission

Is Northwest Mission a good place to live?

Northwest Mission covers part of Mission, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Mission?

Renters in Northwest Mission pay a median of $830 a month, 13% lower than the Mission median. The median home is worth $122,000, 31% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Northwest Mission?

The closest rated public schools are Jose De Escandon Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 groups 1 Census block group in this part of Mission that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.