Town in Hidalgo County, part of the McAllen metro

Living in Llano Grande, TX

B-

265th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 64 of 100
5th of 46 in the McAllen area

We give Llano Grande a B-. It ranks 265th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on jobs and income and education levels. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
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Where Llano Grande is in Texas.
Population
2,283
Median rent
$57459% lower than Texas
Median home value
$77,40073% lower than Texas
Household income
$40,114Median
Average commute
19 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Llano Grande

Llano Grande sits about 18 miles from downtown McAllen, in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro. About 2,283 people live here. It is spread out.

The median age is 48.7, 23% of households have children, 89% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $40,114 a year (49% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Llano Grande

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $574, 59% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 19 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Llano Grande

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Many adults uninsured. 36% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 160 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Llano Grande suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 49% lower than the Texas median, with 2 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 36% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 46% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 93% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $574 is 59% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 81% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $574 is 59% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 78% for people on a budget.

Llano Grande report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Llano Grande with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $574, homes cost 1.9x income.

    87 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $40,114, 11% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B-

    Not enough data.

    63 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    0 grocery stores, 2 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    21 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 18% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    36% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B

    93% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

Where Llano Grande stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%27 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $57459% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x47% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Vacant homes: 33%23 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Median household income: $40,11449% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 36%16 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Llano Grande

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Llano Grande is $574 a month, 59% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $23,000 a year. Right now 51% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $806 for a one-bedroom, $1,017 for a two-bedroom and $1,305 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $77,400, 73% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $424 before tax, or $512 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Llano Grande pays $1,063 a year, 75% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Llano GrandeStudio$8011 bedroom$8062 bedrooms$1,0173 bedrooms$1,3054 bedrooms$1,439
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent59% lower than Texas$574$1,403$1,413
Median home value73% lower than Texas$77,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income47% lower than Texas1.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas51%52%51%
Median property tax per year75% lower than Texas$1,063$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Texas89%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$512
Mortgage payment
$424
Property tax
$89
Median rent, for comparison
$574

Based on a $77,400 home in Llano Grande, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Llano Grande

Everyday places mapped inside Llano Grande, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 19 minutes, 28% shorter than the Texas average. 18% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown McAllen is about 18 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Llano Grande work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $40,114, income per person is $24,654, unemployment is 11% and 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
2
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income49% lower than Texas$40,114$78,476$80,734
Income per person40% lower than Texas$24,654$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas11%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas11%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Texas19%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points lower than Texas78%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance16 points higher than Texas36%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas93%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute28% lower than Texas19 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Texas18%14%15%
Workers who work from home18%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk2.4%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Llano Grande

Under 1818%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6430%
65 and over30%

Median age 48.7 years. 23% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Llano Grande

Llano Grande has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 50°F. There are about 160 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 26 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Llano Grande50°70°90°71J75F81M86A90M95J96J97A92S87O80N72DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Weslaco, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Llano Grande

Nearby, Weslaco gets a C, Progreso gets a D and Midway South gets a C. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. CWeslacoSmall city, 42,229 people2 mi
  2. DProgresoTown, 4,998 people2 mi
  3. CMidway SouthTown, 2,308 people4 mi
  4. D+ScissorsTown, 4,267 people5 mi
  5. DMercedesSmall city, 16,733 people5 mi
  6. CMidway NorthTown, 3,594 people5 mi

Llano Grande in the McAllen area

How it ranks among 46 places in the metro.

  1. 1A-Palmhurst2,601 people4 mito downtown
  2. 2B+McAllen145,385 people0 mito downtown
  3. 3B+Hidalgo14,498 people8 mito downtown
  4. 4BMission87,038 people5 mito downtown
  5. 5B-Llano Grande2,283 people18 mito downtown
  6. 6B-Penitas6,444 people12 mito downtown
  7. 7B-Pharr80,333 people5 mito downtown
  8. 8B-Palmview South1,819 people8 mito downtown

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Living in Llano Grande: common questions

Is Llano Grande, TX a good place to live?

We give Llano Grande a B-. It ranks 265th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on jobs and income and education levels. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Llano Grande?

Median rent in Llano Grande is $574 a month, 59% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $77,400, 73% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $512, including property tax.

Does Llano Grande flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Llano Grande as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Llano Grande?

Summers in Llano Grande peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 50°F. Expect around 160 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 26 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Llano Grande?

The average one-way commute is 19 min, 28% lower than the Texas average. About 18% of workers work from home. It is about 18 miles from downtown McAllen.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.