Neighborhood in Roma, Starr County

Living in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia, Roma

C

5th of 6areas in Roma
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Roma overall: C+

Mesquite Number 4 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 5th of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
2,270
Median rent
$750
Median home value
$86,000
Household income
$21,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia

Mesquite Number 4 Colonia is a neighborhood in Roma with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 58% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 6 areas in Roma, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Mesquite Number 4 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $750, 33% higher than the Roma median.
  • Higher unemployment. 22% of the labor force is out of work, against 12% across Roma.

Mesquite Number 4 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Mesquite Number 4 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

    Median rent $750, homes cost 4.0x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $21,700, 22% unemployed.

    2 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 22 min, 21% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    3.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    49% of adults uninsured.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    72% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

Mesquite Number 4 Colonia compared with Roma

Better than Roma

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%29 points higher than Roma (55%)
  • Vacant homes: 6.9%13 points lower than Roma (20%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 20%13 points higher than Roma (6.6%)

Worse than Roma

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%24 points higher than Roma (76%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.0%13 points lower than Roma (16%)
  • Median rent: $75033% higher than Roma ($563)

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 ISD1.2 mi
  • BRoma MiddleMiddle, Roma ISD3.7 mi
  • ARoma High SchoolHigh, Roma ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia

Median rent in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia is $750 a month, 33% 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 $86,000, 9% lower than the Roma median, which means a monthly payment of about $551 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRomaTexas
Median rent33% higher than Roma$750$563$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Roma$86,000$94,400$283,800
Home value to income3% higher than Roma4.0x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Roma100%76%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Roma84%55%63%
Vacant homes13 points lower than Roma6.9%20%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Roma200519931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$551
Mortgage payment
$471
Property tax
$81
Median rent, for comparison
$750

Based on a $86,000 home in Mesquite Number 4 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 income12% lower than Roma$21,700$24,579$78,476
Unemployment rate9 points higher than Roma22%12%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Roma24%37%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Roma3.0%16%34%
Average commute15% lower than Roma22 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Roma21%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit13 points higher than Roma20%6.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Roma72%68%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia

Under 1840%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6418%
65 and over9.7%
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. 3C+Ala Blanca Colonia
  4. 4CMirasoles ColoniaMedian rent $520
  5. 6CMoreno ColoniaMedian rent $620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouth PharrPharr
  2. B-CorkEl Paso
  3. C-Jacinto OaksHouston

Questions about Mesquite Number 4 Colonia

Is Mesquite Number 4 Colonia a good place to live?

Mesquite Number 4 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 5th of 6 areas we score in Roma. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia?

Median rent in Mesquite Number 4 Colonia is $750 a month, 33% higher than the Roma median. The median home is worth $86,000, 9% lower than the Roma median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Roma.

What schools serve Mesquite Number 4 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 Mesquite Number 4 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.