McAllen, TX vs Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
McAllen leads in crime level (4.1 vs 15.5). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $56,326).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 146,593 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+5.5 |
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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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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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