Neighborhood in Roma, Starr County

Living in Campobello Number 2 Colonia, Roma

C+

1st of 6areas in Roma
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Roma overall: C+

Campobello Number 2 Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Health scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
2,320
Median rent
$740
Median home value
$110,000
Household income
$42,400
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Campobello Number 2 Colonia

Campobello Number 2 Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Campobello Number 2 Colonia is C+. That puts it 1st of 6 areas we grade in Roma, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Campobello Number 2 Colonia

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $42,400, 73% higher than the Roma 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.

Cons of living in Campobello Number 2 Colonia

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $740, 31% higher than the Roma median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 26 for Roma as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Campobello Number 2 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Campobello Number 2 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 A-

    Median rent $740, homes cost 2.6x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $42,400, 8.7% unemployed.

    8 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.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 39 min, 17% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    42% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

Campobello Number 2 Colonia compared with Roma

Better than Roma

  • Median household income: $42,40073% higher than Roma ($24,579)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 54%22 points lower than Roma (76%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%17 points higher than Roma (55%)

Worse than Roma

  • Average commute: 39 min48% higher than Roma (26 min)
  • Median rent: $74031% higher than Roma ($563)
  • Vacant homes: 27%7 points higher than Roma (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFlorence J Scott ElementaryElementary, Roma ISD0.6 mi
  • BRoma MiddleMiddle, Roma ISD1.9 mi
  • ARoma High SchoolHigh, Roma ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Campobello Number 2 Colonia

Median rent in Campobello Number 2 Colonia is $740 a month, 31% higher than the Roma median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $110,000, 17% higher than the Roma median, which means a monthly payment of about $674 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRomaTexas
Median rent31% higher than Roma$740$563$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Roma$110,000$94,400$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than Roma2.6x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than Roma54%76%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Roma72%55%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Roma27%20%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Roma198719931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$674
Mortgage payment
$602
Property tax
$72
Median rent, for comparison
$740

Based on a $110,000 home in Campobello Number 2 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 income73% higher than Roma$42,400$24,579$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Roma8.7%12%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Roma25%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Roma33%16%34%
Average commute48% higher than Roma39 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Roma17%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Roma6.5%6.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Roma80%68%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Campobello Number 2 Colonia

Under 1836%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6426%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Roma

  1. 2C+De La Cruz ColoniaMedian rent $450
  2. 3C+Ala Blanca Colonia
  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. CColonia GarzaMercedes
  2. CSugar Creek EstatesPharr
  3. BCentral WeslacoWeslaco

Questions about Campobello Number 2 Colonia

Is Campobello Number 2 Colonia a good place to live?

Campobello Number 2 Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Campobello Number 2 Colonia?

Renters in Campobello Number 2 Colonia pay a median of $740 a month, 31% higher than the Roma median. The median home is worth $110,000, 17% higher than the Roma median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Roma.

What schools serve Campobello Number 2 Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Florence J Scott 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 Campobello Number 2 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.