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Elsa
  • Suburb of McAllen, TX
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McAllen

Elsa

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      D
    12. Commute
      B
    Elsa is a suburb of McAllen with a population of 5,783. Elsa is in Hidalgo County. Living in Elsa offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Elsa and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Elsa...
    Population
    5,783
    Suburb of
    McAllen
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $59,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $633
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      249.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      416.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,915.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      13.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      11%
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    Working in Elsa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,196
    National
    $69,021
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