Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in South Mission, Mission

C

12th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

South Mission covers part of Mission, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library3.0 mi

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

Population
830
Median rent
$2,520
Median home value
$66,000
Household income
$35,700
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in South Mission

South Mission is an area in Mission with about 800 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 22% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 17 areas in Mission, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in South Mission

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in South Mission

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,520, 165% higher than the Mission median.
  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Mission.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Mission report card

Each grade compares South 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 $2,520, homes cost 1.9x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $35,700, 4.2% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 3.8% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    26% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    66% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

South Mission compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%45 points lower than Mission (45%)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x36% lower than Mission (2.9x)
  • Average commute: 15 min26% lower than Mission (21 min)

Worse than Mission

  • Median rent: $2,520165% higher than Mission ($950)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%27 points lower than Mission (29%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 66%24 points lower than Mission (90%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHarry Shimotsu ElementaryElementary, Sharyland ISD1.5 mi
  • AB L Gray Junior HighMiddle, Sharyland ISD1.4 mi
  • BMission High SchoolHigh, Mission CISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in South Mission

Median rent in South Mission is $2,520 a month, 165% higher than the Mission median. A household would need about $101,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $66,000, 62% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $904 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent165% higher than Mission$2,520$950$1,403
Median home value62% lower than Mission$66,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income36% lower than Mission1.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent45 points lower than Mission0%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Mission81%71%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Mission22%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission199220001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$904
Mortgage payment
$361
Property tax
$543
Median rent, for comparison
$2,520

Based on a $66,000 home in South 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 income41% lower than Mission$35,700$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Mission4.2%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Mission34%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Mission2.4%29%34%
Average commute26% lower than Mission15 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Mission3.8%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Mission0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet24 points lower than Mission66%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Mission

Under 1815%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White8.3%
Hispanic or Latino92%
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. C-Port HoustonHouston
  2. C+Park CentralMineola
  3. CYsletaEl Paso

Questions about South Mission

Is South Mission a good place to live?

South Mission covers part of Mission, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th 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 South Mission?

Median rent in South Mission is $2,520 a month, 165% higher than the Mission median. The median home is worth $66,000, 62% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve South Mission?

The closest rated public schools are Harry Shimotsu Elementary (elementary, rated A), B L Gray Junior High (middle, rated A) 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.