Mcallen, TX

Mcallen TX scores 72/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 32% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 68 (100 = avg); violent crime index 39; property crime index 97. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Mcallen. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Mcallen is about $1,049/month (affordable). At $1,049/month for a typical unit, you need about $37,764+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $190,400.

Median household income is $61,579, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($61,579) clears the $37,764 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 84°F (highs near 91°F, lows near 77°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Mcallen: (1) Renters who want $1,049/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $37,764) (2) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 91°F) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 72/100) (4) Households earning $37,764+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,049/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 91°F) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Mcallen does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $37,764 household income for $1,049/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Mcallen holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 72/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,049/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.