Neighborhood in Roma, Starr County

Living in De La Cruz Colonia, Roma

C+

2nd of 6areas in Roma
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Roma overall: C+

De La Cruz Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery storeunder 0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,140
Median rent
$450
Median home value
$33,000
Household income
$13,700
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
20%
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What it's like to live in De La Cruz Colonia

De La Cruz Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly rented (80% of homes) and 16% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 6 areas in Roma, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in De La Cruz Colonia

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $450, 20% lower 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 under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in De La Cruz Colonia

  • Higher poverty. 65% of residents live below the poverty line, against 37% across Roma.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of wildfires as very high in this part of town.

De La Cruz Colonia report card

Each grade compares De La Cruz 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 B+

    Median rent $450, homes cost 2.4x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $13,700, 0% unemployed.

    20 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 B-

    Average commute 18 min, 13% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    42% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    20% of homes owner-occupied.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    28% of homes have broadband.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

De La Cruz Colonia compared with Roma

Better than Roma

  • Home value to income: 2.4x38% lower than Roma (3.8x)
  • Average commute: 18 min32% lower than Roma (26 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%12 points lower than Roma (12%)

Worse than Roma

  • Homes with broadband internet: 28%40 points lower than Roma (68%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 20%36 points lower than Roma (55%)
  • People below the poverty line: 65%28 points higher than Roma (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFlorence J Scott ElementaryElementary, Roma ISD0.2 mi
  • BRoma MiddleMiddle, Roma ISD2.4 mi
  • ARoma High SchoolHigh, Roma ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in De La Cruz Colonia

Median rent in De La Cruz Colonia is $450 a month, 20% lower than the Roma median. A household would need about $18,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $33,000, 65% lower than the Roma median, which means a monthly payment of about $253 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRomaTexas
Median rent20% lower than Roma$450$563$1,403
Median home value65% lower than Roma$33,000$94,400$283,800
Home value to income38% lower than Roma2.4x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Roma87%76%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than Roma20%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Roma27%20%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Roma198619931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$253
Mortgage payment
$181
Property tax
$72
Median rent, for comparison
$450

Based on a $33,000 home in De La Cruz 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 income44% lower than Roma$13,700$24,579$78,476
Unemployment rate12 points lower than Roma0%12%5.3%
People below the poverty line28 points higher than Roma65%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Roma11%16%34%
Average commute32% lower than Roma18 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Roma13%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points lower than Roma0%6.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet40 points lower than Roma28%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 De La Cruz Colonia

Under 1811%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6426%
65 and over44%
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. 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. C+Sprauge Meadows IVEdinburg
  2. C+El AztecaLaredo
  3. C+Las LomasLaredo

Questions about De La Cruz Colonia

Is De La Cruz Colonia a good place to live?

De La Cruz Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in De La Cruz Colonia?

Median rent in De La Cruz Colonia is $450 a month, 20% lower than the Roma median. The median home is worth $33,000, 65% lower than the Roma median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Roma.

What schools serve De La Cruz 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 De La Cruz 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.