Neighborhood in The Colony, Denton County

Living in Eastvale, The Colony

D-

8th of 8areas in The Colony
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Colony overall: B+

Eastvale is a neighborhood in The Colony, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in The Colony. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,830
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$265,000
Household income
$66,400
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Eastvale

Eastvale is a neighborhood in The Colony with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Eastvale is D-. That puts it 8th of 8 areas we grade in The Colony, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Eastvale

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Eastvale

  • Higher poverty. 25% of residents live below the poverty line, against 6.7% across The Colony.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 27 for The Colony as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Eastvale report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,820, homes cost 4.0x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $66,400, 6.9% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 136 violent crimes per 100k, 1,299 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 13% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Eastvale compared with The Colony

Better than The Colony

  • Vacant homes: 0%4 points lower than The Colony (4.1%)
  • Median rent: $1,8207% lower than The Colony ($1,958)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%2 points higher than The Colony (98%)

Worse than The Colony

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%26 points lower than The Colony (48%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%23 points higher than The Colony (39%)
  • People below the poverty line: 25%18 points higher than The Colony (6.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEthridge ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD1.2 mi
  • DLakeview MiddleMiddle, Lewisville ISD0.4 mi
  • CThe Colony High SchoolHigh, Lewisville ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Eastvale

Median rent in Eastvale is $1,820 a month, 7% lower than the The Colony median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $265,000, 31% lower than the The Colony median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,927 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe ColonyTexas
Median rent7% lower than The Colony$1,820$1,958$1,403
Median home value31% lower than The Colony$265,000$383,900$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than The Colony4.0x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than The Colony63%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than The Colony50%60%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than The Colony0%4.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Colony198020011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,927
Mortgage payment
$1,451
Property tax
$477
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $265,000 home in Eastvale, 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

MeasureHereThe ColonyTexas
Median household income42% lower than The Colony$66,400$114,511$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than The Colony6.9%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points higher than The Colony25%6.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than The Colony22%48%34%
Average commute33% higher than The Colony36 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than The Colony13%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than The Colony0%1.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than The Colony100%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Eastvale

Under 1827%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White35%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black8.3%
Asian3.8%
Other or more than one race18%

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

Other neighborhoods in The Colony

  1. 1B+The LegendsMedian rent $1,880
  2. 2B+Legend CrestMedian rent $2,120
  3. 3BLegend TrailsMedian rent $1,800
  4. 4B-The W'sMedian rent $2,230
  5. 5B-Stewart PeninsulaMedian rent $2,700
  6. 6B-The P'sMedian rent $2,340
  7. 7B-The T'sMedian rent $2,420

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Atascocita TimbersAtascocita
  2. DAtascocita ForestAtascocita
  3. DFair Oaks GardensOdessa

Questions about Eastvale

Is Eastvale a good place to live?

Eastvale is a neighborhood in The Colony, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in The Colony. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Eastvale?

Renters in Eastvale pay a median of $1,820 a month, 7% lower than the The Colony median. The median home is worth $265,000, 31% lower than the The Colony median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across The Colony.

What schools serve Eastvale?

The closest rated public schools are Ethridge Elementary (elementary, rated C), Lakeview Middle (middle, rated D) and The Colony High School (high, rated C). 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 Eastvale 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.