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Hey folks, With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $60,165 in McAllen. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to hearing from you all. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you g...
Been meaning to ask this. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to.
So, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $173,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you...
Poverty rate is 17.8%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. The food scene ...
Hey, Just moved here 7 months ago and With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city.
Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes average around $60,165 in McAllen. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place...
Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Hello, Military spouse here. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.
Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $60,165 in McAllen. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of...
First post here. Homes are going for about $173,800 on average. Poverty rate is 17.8%, which is higher than I expected. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think?
First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. The median home value here is around $173,800, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. Prop...
Hey, It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $173,800 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? The food s...
Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match ...
Median home value here is around $173,800. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1017. Is now a good time to buy in McAllen? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area.
Random thought, We're a young couple and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $60,165 in McAllen. Poverty rate is 17.8%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most ...
Hey folks, My partner and I are Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
Alright, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts?
Random thought, I work in media and Crime rate is something to consider — McAllen sits at 96.6 per 100K. Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? Thanks! Downtown has improved a ...
OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
I'm a 45-year-old teacher and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 144K people. You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Looking forward to...
Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 77°F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 144K, McAllen is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned?
As a 7-year resident, here are some things about McAllen that don't make it into the guides: 1. The local music scene is really vibrant 2. Several hidden gem restaurants that rival big city food 3. Cost of living is way better than people think Happy to answer questions.
Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider — McAllen sits at 96.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $60,165, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.
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