McAllen, TX vs Princeton, 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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
McAllen leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.5). Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 146,593 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that McAllen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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