At a Glance
Median Income
$60,813
$27,938 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $219,583
Median Rent
$931/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
1,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
11.4% smoking rate
How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mission's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mission a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mission residents earn a median household income of $60,813 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,938. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% 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 Mission is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,583. Median rent is $931/month, with 26.7% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Mission reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,154/100K. The murder rate is 4.6/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mission 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
Population86,234
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,374/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.5%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,813
Per Capita$27,938
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$931
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$219,583
Housing Units31,625
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property1,154/100K
Murder4.6/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary114/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation118 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Mission was founded in 1910.
The median home in Mission was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
26.5% 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.