Living in McAllen, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McAllen · Census data 2020–2024
McAllen has 145,385 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $61,579 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $190,400, the median rent is $1,049/month.
McAllen at a glance
- Population
- 145,385
- Median age
- 33.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,579State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $190,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is McAllen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in McAllen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McAllen the median home value is $190,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,764 a month in housing costs.
McAllen median household income
The median household income in McAllen is $61,579 and the income per person is $30,885. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in McAllen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55,385
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.95
McAllen demographics
- Population
- 145,385
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 48,905
- Foreign-born
- 26.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McAllen ›
Education in McAllen
32.5% of adults 25 and older in McAllen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McAllen
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
McAllen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 145,385 | $61,579 | $190,400 | $1,049 |
| Palmhurst | 2,601 | $98,125 | $375,000 | $823 |
| Mission | 87,038 | $60,767 | $175,700 | $950 |
| Pharr | 80,333 | $52,814 | $121,900 | $1,037 |
| Lopezville | 2,227 | $38,207 | $74,600 | $867 |
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | $156,300 | $1,038 |
| San Juan | 36,149 | $56,562 | $126,700 | $961 |
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | — |
| North Alamo | 4,819 | $55,408 | $82,900 | $697 |
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What is the median household income in McAllen, TX?
The median household income in McAllen is $61,579, 22% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McAllen?
The median home value in McAllen is $190,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in McAllen?
The median gross rent in McAllen is $1,049 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is McAllen, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in McAllen?
The median age in McAllen is 33.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in McAllen?
The average commute to work in McAllen is 22 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McAllen?
The unemployment rate in McAllen is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McAllen?
32.5% of adults in McAllen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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