At a Glance
Median Income
$60,165
$29,406 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
Zillow: $229,066
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
1,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
11.4% smoking rate
How McAllen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McAllen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McAllen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McAllen residents earn a median household income of $60,165 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,406. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McAllen is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,066. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
McAllen reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in McAllen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McAllen has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population143,789
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,305/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born25.7%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,165
Per Capita$29,406
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$1,017
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$229,066
Housing Units53,335
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property1,842/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation125 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries16
Did You Know?
McAllen was founded in 1904.
The median home in McAllen was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
25.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.