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La Joya
  • Suburb of McAllen, TX
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McAllen

La Joya

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    4. Nightlife
      grade C+
    5. Good for Families
      grade B
    6. Diversity
      grade B minus
    7. Jobs
      grade B+
    8. Weather
      grade A+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade A
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade D+
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    La Joya is a suburb of McAllen with a population of 4,486. La Joya is in Hidalgo County. Living in La Joya offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in La Joya and residents tend to be liberal.

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    About La Joya...
    Population
    4,486

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $81,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $601
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      323.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      86.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      86.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      215.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      21%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      4%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      31%
      national  11%

    Working in La Joya

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $30,692
    National
    $69,021

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