McAllen, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
143,789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,165 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$835 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
4
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
6
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 63
Mar 1 0 69
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 2 0 76
Nov 1 0 69
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 72%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 20, TX State House District 41, TX
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Schools

Seguin El
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Lincoln Middle
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Achieve Early College Hs
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Platt College-STVT-McAllen
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
South Texas College
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
5 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Valley International Airport
37 miles, E • 1 star
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