Neighborhood in McAllen, Hidalgo County

Living in Del Sol, McAllen

B+

11th of 21areas in McAllen
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McAllen overall: B+

Del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 16,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
16,760
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$202,000
Household income
$69,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Del Sol

Del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen with about 16,800 residents, homes built around 1990, a mix of owners and renters and 43% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 21 areas in McAllen, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Del Sol

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Del Sol

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

Del Sol report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,040, homes cost 2.9x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $69,700, 7.9% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 11% work from home.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    28% of adults uninsured.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

Del Sol compared with McAllen

Better than McAllen

  • Median household income: $69,70013% higher than McAllen ($61,579)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%3 points higher than McAllen (59%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x6% lower than McAllen (3.1x)

Worse than McAllen

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%4 points higher than McAllen (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%2 points higher than McAllen (20%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.9%2 points higher than McAllen (6.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMilam ElementaryElementary, McAllen ISD0.6 mi
  • BDe Leon MiddleMiddle, McAllen ISD1 mi
  • AMcAllen High SchoolHigh, McAllen ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Del Sol

Median rent in Del Sol is $1,040 a month, about the same as the McAllen median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $202,000, 6% higher than the McAllen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,373 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median rentAbout the same as McAllen$1,040$1,049$1,403
Median home value6% higher than McAllen$202,000$190,400$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than McAllen2.9x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than McAllen55%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than McAllen62%59%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as McAllen12%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McAllen199019951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,373
Mortgage payment
$1,106
Property tax
$267
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $202,000 home in Del Sol, 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 income13% higher than McAllen$69,700$61,579$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than McAllen7.9%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than McAllen22%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than McAllen34%32%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as McAllen22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than McAllen11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McAllen0.7%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than McAllen94%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Del Sol

Under 1829%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6435%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Black0.9%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. BPebble BrookEl Paso
  2. B-Central LongviewLongview
  3. B-Lindale ParkHouston

Questions about Del Sol

Is Del Sol a good place to live?

Del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 16,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th 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 Del Sol?

Median rent in Del Sol is $1,040 a month, about the same as the McAllen median. The median home is worth $202,000, 6% higher than the McAllen median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across McAllen.

What schools serve Del Sol?

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

This area is built from 12 Census block groups closest to the Del Sol 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.