Mcallen, Texas

Population 134,729

Mcallen is located in Hidalgo County, TX. The population is 134,729, making Mcallen the largest city in Hidalgo County.

There are 54 public schools in Mcallen with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Mcallen is very low , and there are 262 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mcallen is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mcallen property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mcallen include Palmhurst, Pharr and Mission.

Mcallen Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.8%

Crime Rate

3.61% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 19
  • Violent Crimes: 97
  • Robbery: 27
  • Burglary: 105
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

30.36% Higher than national avg.
  • 262 offenders in Mcallen
  • 19.45 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

360 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 352

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 54 K-12 public schools in Mcallen, TX and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Mcallen's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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262 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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608 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mcallen, TX issued 608 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 608 permits, 412 were issued for single family homes and 196 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mcallen, TX issued 519 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 519 permits, 374 were issued for single family homes and 145 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $655
  • 1 Bedroom: $659
  • 2 Bedrooms: $845
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,099
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,215

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Environmental Hazards

360 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    Mcallen, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mcallen, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Mcallen, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 63.52°
  • February 66.78°
  • March 72.4°
  • April 78.63°
  • May 82.94°
  • June 87.1°
  • July 87.5°
  • August 89.06°
  • September 84.42°
  • October 78.12°
  • November 70.53°
  • December 61.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mcallen, TX

Earthquakes
Mcallen, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mcallen, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mcallen, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mcallen, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mcallen, TX: $43,062

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mcallen is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.73%
White Collar - 62.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa
  • Henry Cuellar

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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