Neighborhood in Roma, Starr County

Living in Ala Blanca Colonia, Roma

C+

3rd of 6areas in Roma
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Roma overall: C+

Ala Blanca Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (0 of 100)
  • Health scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
1,320
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$121,000
Household income
$27,100
Average commute
11 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Ala Blanca Colonia

Ala Blanca Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 64% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 6 areas in Roma, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Ala Blanca Colonia

  • 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Ala Blanca Colonia

  • Higher poverty. 59% of residents live below the poverty line, against 37% across Roma.
  • Higher unemployment. 37% of the labor force is out of work, against 12% across Roma.

Ala Blanca Colonia report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Homes cost 4.5x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $27,100, 37% unemployed.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 197 violent crimes per 100k, 909 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 11 min, 41% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    44% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Ala Blanca Colonia compared with Roma

Better than Roma

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%41 points lower than Roma (76%)
  • Average commute: 11 min56% lower than Roma (26 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%18 points higher than Roma (68%)

Worse than Roma

  • Unemployment rate: 37%24 points higher than Roma (12%)
  • People below the poverty line: 59%22 points higher than Roma (37%)
  • Home value to income: 4.5x17% higher than Roma (3.8x)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARoel A & Celia R Saenz ElementaryElementary, Roma ISD0.4 mi
  • BRoma MiddleMiddle, Roma ISD2.5 mi
  • ARoma High SchoolHigh, Roma ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Ala Blanca Colonia

The median home is worth $121,000, 28% higher than the Roma median, which means a monthly payment of about $817 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRomaTexas
Median home value28% higher than Roma$121,000$94,400$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Roma4.5x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent41 points lower than Roma34%76%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Roma62%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Roma14%20%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Roma199219931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$817
Mortgage payment
$662
Property tax
$155

Based on a $121,000 home in Ala Blanca Colonia, 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

MeasureHereRomaTexas
Median household income10% higher than Roma$27,100$24,579$78,476
Unemployment rate24 points higher than Roma37%12%5.3%
People below the poverty line22 points higher than Roma59%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Roma29%16%34%
Average commute56% lower than Roma11 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Roma41%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Roma5.2%6.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet18 points higher than Roma86%68%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Ala Blanca Colonia

Under 1840%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6433%
65 and over6.1%
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 Roma

  1. 1C+Campobello Number 2 ColoniaMedian rent $740
  2. 2C+De La Cruz ColoniaMedian rent $450
  3. 4CMirasoles ColoniaMedian rent $520
  4. 5CMesquite Number 4 ColoniaMedian rent $750
  5. 6CMoreno ColoniaMedian rent $620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSal Si PeudesLaredo
  2. C+Ghost TownLaredo
  3. C+Los AmoresLaredo

Questions about Ala Blanca Colonia

Is Ala Blanca Colonia a good place to live?

Ala Blanca Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Ala Blanca Colonia?

The median home is worth $121,000, 28% higher than the Roma median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Roma.

What schools serve Ala Blanca Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary (elementary, rated A), Roma Middle (middle, rated B) and Roma High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Ala Blanca Colonia 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.