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McAllen
  • City in Texas
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McAllen

#2 in Best Places to Live in Hidalgo County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
    McAllen is a city in Texas with a population of 141,941. McAllen is in Hidalgo County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in McAllen offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In McAllen there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in McAllen and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in McAllen are above average.
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    Population
    141,941
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $878
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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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
      135.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      73.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,703.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      11%
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    Working in McAllen

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,422
    National
    $69,021
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