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McAllen, TX

Founded 1904Hidalgo CountyElev. 37 m
Population
143,789
Median home
$173,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
52
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About McAllen

With about 143,789 residents, McAllen is one of Texas's notable places. McAllen was founded in 1904 and sits in Hidalgo County. The median age is 34 and the median household income is $60,165. Homes carry a median value of $173,800, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (86.5%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
143,789
Median age
34
Median household income
$60,165
Per-capita income
$29,406
Poverty rate
20.2%
High-school grad or higher
79.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
11.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White8.6%
Hispanic or Latino86.5%
Black0.5%
Asian2.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.5%
Sales & office24%
Service20.1%
Production, transportation & material moving9.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$173,800
Median gross rent
$1,017/mo
Owner-occupied
59%
Median year built
1993
Households
48,268
Avg. household size
2.96

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

McAllen has 52 public schools — 27 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading50%
Math60%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ACHIEVE EARLY COLLEGE H SHighGrades 9–12
HIDALGO CO J J A E PHighGrades 6–12
IDEA MCALLEN COLLEGE PREPARATORYHighGrades 6–12charter
INSTR/GUID CENTERHighGrades 6–12
LAMAR ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
MCALLEN H SHighGrades 9–12
MEMORIAL H SHighGrades 9–12
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-MCALLENHighGrades 9–12charter
BROWN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CATHEY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
DE LEON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
IDEA LOS ENCINOS COLLEGE PREPARATORYMiddleGrades 6–9charter
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MORRIS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
McAllen144
Texas416
United States386
↑ 48% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime0% above national
McAllen1,951
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, McAllen Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

7 facilities in McAllen report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Safety-Kleen Systems Mcallen (Mct) · Hidalgo CountyGe Engine Services Mcallen Lp · Hidalgo CountyGleco Plating Inc. · Hidalgo CountyGe Engine Services - Mcallen Lp (Mac 2) · Hidalgo CountyGrand Rapids Foam - South Texas Inc. · Hidalgo CountyMulti-Chem Group Llc Mcallen Tx Facility · Hidalgo CountyRegal Rexnord Corp · Hidalgo County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Hidalgo County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
HurricaneVery High
Ice stormVery High
DroughtRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

McAllen is in Hidalgo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

McAllen was founded in 1904 and sits in Hidalgo County. Elevation ~37 m.

Map of McAllen
McAllen, TX
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Miller, Sam and Marjorie, HouseCine El ReyM and J Nelson BuildingCasa de PalmasGriffin, Mary S. and Gordon, House
Notable people from McAllen
Christian ChávezElizabeth MoonRaúl CastilloMike HeathLois JanuaryJorge CantúStephen SaenzAbraham AncerMatt GonzalezFrancisco García Cabeza de Vaca
People searches in McAllen
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Nearby cities
Edinburg (8 mi)Brownsville (52 mi)Laredo (120 mi)Corpus Christi (125 mi)San Antonio (224 mi)New Braunfels (240 mi)

Registered sex offenders in McAllen, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for McAllen, Texas.

Mario Ernesto Ramirez, 55
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Mario Ernesto Mora Ramirez, Mario Ramirez
Romeo Ramirez Noyola, 59
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Romeo Anoya, Romeo Mnoyola
Rene Rendon, 69
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Epifanio Vasquez Aguilar, La Rana Rendon
Rene Garcia Peralez, 53
Mcallen · 78503
AKA Rene Peralez Garcia, Rene Garcia Perales
Angel Luis Vargas Lopez, 67
Mcallen · 78504
AKA Angel Luis Lopez, Angel Lopez
Miguel Angel Ramirez, 35
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Miguel Angel Torres Ramirez
Luis Miguel Rodriguez, 39
Mcallen · 78504
AKA Miguel Luis Rodriguez, Luis Miguel Reyna Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez Adames, 59
Mcallen · 78501
AKA L Adames, Luis Adames
Luis Javier Aleon Sanchez, 63
Mcallen · 78503
AKA Luis Javier Sanchez, Luis J Sanchez
Luis Felipe Rodriguez, 75
Mcallen · 78504
AKA Luis F Rodriguez
Edward Romeros Jr, 63
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Edwardo Romeros Jr
Juan Carlos Perez, 53
Mcallen · 78504
AKA Xx Carlitos-Way, Juan C Perez
Jesus Gonzalez Jr, 47
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Jesus Gonzales
Jesus Gilberto Hernandez, 56
Mcallen · 78503
Jose Hernandez Navarrete, 74
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Jose Navarrete Hernandez, Jose Nabarrette
Jessie Mata Rodriguez, 66
Mcallen · 78501
AKA Jesse Rodriguez, Jesse Mata Rodriguez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

McAllen — frequently asked

What is the population of McAllen, Texas?
McAllen has a population of about 143,789, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McAllen?
The median home value in McAllen is $173,800, and the median gross rent is $1,017/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McAllen safe? What is the crime rate?
McAllen Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 144 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McAllen face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hidalgo County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, hurricane.
How many schools are in McAllen?
McAllen has 52 public schools (27 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McAllen?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near McAllen. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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