McAllen, TX vs Oregon, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
McAllen leads in walk score (41 vs 23). Oregon leads in median household income ($73,883 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | Oregon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 81 (#55) |
| Population | 146,593 | 19,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $232,413 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $73,883 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+12.6 |
C+
79.3 Score
McAllen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$228,710
Population
146,593
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Southwest
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B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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