Neighborhood in McAllen, Hidalgo County

Living in Bentsen Royal Estates, McAllen

B-

16th of 21areas in McAllen
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McAllen overall: B+

Bentsen Royal Estates is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • 58% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,440
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$198,000
Household income
$63,900
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Bentsen Royal Estates

Bentsen Royal Estates is a neighborhood in McAllen with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Bentsen Royal Estates is B-. That puts it 16th of 21 areas we grade in McAllen, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Bentsen Royal Estates

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Bentsen Royal Estates

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Bentsen Royal Estates report card

Each grade compares Bentsen Royal Estates with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 3.1x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $63,900, 5.3% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 126 violent crimes per 100k, 1,422 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 23 min, 6.3% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    29% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

Bentsen Royal Estates compared with McAllen

Better than McAllen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%29 points higher than McAllen (59%)
  • People below the poverty line: 12%8 points lower than McAllen (20%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%6 points higher than McAllen (92%)

Worse than McAllen

  • Vacant homes: 21%9 points higher than McAllen (12%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%8 points higher than McAllen (51%)
  • Median rent: $1,19013% higher than McAllen ($1,049)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJohn H Shary ElementaryElementary, Sharyland ISD1.2 mi
  • BDe Leon MiddleMiddle, McAllen ISD1.8 mi
  • ARowe High SchoolHigh, McAllen ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Bentsen Royal Estates

Median rent in Bentsen Royal Estates is $1,190 a month, 13% higher than the McAllen median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $198,000, about the same as the McAllen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,415 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median rent13% higher than McAllen$1,190$1,049$1,403
Median home value4% higher than McAllen$198,000$190,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as McAllen3.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than McAllen58%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than McAllen89%59%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than McAllen21%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McAllen200319951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,415
Mortgage payment
$1,084
Property tax
$332
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $198,000 home in Bentsen Royal Estates, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median household income4% higher than McAllen$63,900$61,579$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as McAllen5.3%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than McAllen12%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than McAllen31%32%34%
Average commute5% higher than McAllen23 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than McAllen6.3%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than McAllen0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than McAllen99%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Bentsen Royal Estates

Under 1821%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6434%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino85%
Black2.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in McAllen

  1. 1A+Royal Oak EstatesMedian rent $1,340
  2. 2A+The GablesMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3ATrenton VillageMedian rent $1,980
  4. 4ASouthwest McAllenMedian rent $1,300
  5. 5A-Central McAllenMedian rent $1,670
  6. 6A-Nuevo SantanderMedian rent $1,020
  7. 7A-Tuscany EstatesMedian rent $1,280
  8. 8A-The GardensMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Northeast GarlandGarland
  2. C+Skyscraper ShadowsHouston
  3. C+Rayo Del Sol EstatesEdinburg

Questions about Bentsen Royal Estates

Is Bentsen Royal Estates a good place to live?

Bentsen Royal Estates is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Bentsen Royal Estates?

Renters in Bentsen Royal Estates pay a median of $1,190 a month, 13% higher than the McAllen median. The median home is worth $198,000, 4% higher than the McAllen median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across McAllen.

What schools serve Bentsen Royal Estates?

The closest rated public schools are John H Shary Elementary (elementary, rated B), De Leon Middle (middle, rated B) and Rowe High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Bentsen Royal Estates name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.