McAllen, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

McAllen is a Texas city with a population of approximately 147K, part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $228,710. Median household income is $56,326.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 147K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $228,710 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,326 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.4 minutes
  • Part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

146,593

Source: Census ACS

$228,710

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,326

Source: Census ACS

21.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hidalgo County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 104,517
Republican 110,760
Leans R+2.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 89.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 67.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79.3

Location

McAllen, TX (26.2154, -98.2359)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.