Mission, TX

Mission TX scores 78/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 45% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 55 (100 = avg); violent crime index 51; property crime index 59. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

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

Typical rent in Mission is about $950/month (affordable). At $950/month for a typical unit, you need about $34,200+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $175,700.

Median household income is $60,767, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($60,767) clears the $34,200 comfort line for that rent.

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

Average temperature is about 83°F (highs near 91°F, lows near 76°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.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 137. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Mission: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 78/100) (2) Renters who want $950/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $34,200) (3) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 91°F) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 78/100)

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 (Mission does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $34,200 household income for $950/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Mission holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 78/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $950/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.