Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Orchards at Shary Road, Mission

A

2nd of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Orchards at Shary Road is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on schools.

  • Affordable
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
4,680
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$257,000
Household income
$100,300
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Orchards at Shary Road

Orchards at Shary Road is a neighborhood in Mission with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Orchards at Shary Road is A. That puts it 2nd of 17 areas we grade in Mission, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Orchards at Shary Road

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $100,300, 65% higher than the Mission median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Orchards at Shary Road

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

Orchards at Shary Road report card

Each grade compares Orchards at Shary Road 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 2.6x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $100,300, 5.2% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 11% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    21% of adults uninsured.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    93% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Orchards at Shary Road compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Median household income: $100,30065% higher than Mission ($60,767)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%15 points higher than Mission (29%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.3%15 points lower than Mission (19%)

Worse than Mission

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%7 points higher than Mission (45%)
  • Average commute: 23 min11% higher than Mission (21 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJohn H Shary ElementaryElementary, Sharyland ISD0.7 mi
  • ASharyland North Junior HighMiddle, Sharyland ISD2 mi
  • ASharyland High SchoolHigh, Sharyland ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Orchards at Shary Road

Median rent in Orchards at Shary Road 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 $257,000, 46% higher than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,869 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Mission$940$950$1,403
Median home value46% higher than Mission$257,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Mission2.6x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Mission52%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Mission83%71%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Mission11%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission199920001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,869
Mortgage payment
$1,407
Property tax
$462
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $257,000 home in Orchards at Shary Road, 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 income65% higher than Mission$100,300$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Mission5.2%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Mission4.3%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Mission45%29%34%
Average commute11% higher than Mission23 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Mission11%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0.2%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Mission93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Orchards at Shary Road

Under 1825%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6439%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black1.9%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Mission

  1. 1A+Shary Springs SubdivisionMedian rent $1,060
  2. 3A-East MissionMedian rent $1,090
  3. 4B+Las Villas Del RioMedian rent $1,380
  4. 5BHilda Colonia Number 2Median rent $930
  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. A-Central FriendswoodFriendswood
  2. B+West DickinsonDickinson
  3. A-Southwest AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about Orchards at Shary Road

Is Orchards at Shary Road a good place to live?

Orchards at Shary Road is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Orchards at Shary Road?

Renters in Orchards at Shary Road pay a median of $940 a month, about the same as the Mission median. The median home is worth $257,000, 46% higher than the Mission median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Orchards at Shary Road?

The closest rated public schools are John H Shary Elementary (elementary, rated B), Sharyland North Junior High (middle, rated A) and Sharyland High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Orchards at Shary Road 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.