McAllen, TX
Population 143,789 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA. Moving to or from McAllen? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
143,789
Cost of living (RPP)
85.895
Annual avg temp
76°F
Typical home
$229,001
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $60,165 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $173,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,017/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.98 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 85.895 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 81.186, goods 93.757, services 55.892. Source: BEA, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
76°F
January low
49°F
July high
98°F
Annual snow
0.1"
Annual precipitation 18.7". Station: MCALLEN, TX US (2.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$229,001
ZHVI YoY
+0.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,289/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Total employment (MSA)
285,850
Median wage (annual)
$32,550
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 49,560 | $22,940 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 42,390 | $22,490 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 35,950 | $34,890 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 28,370 | $58,670 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 26,190 | $23,220 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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