Neighborhood in McAllen, Hidalgo County

Living in North McAllen, McAllen

B

13th of 21areas in McAllen
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McAllen overall: B+

North McAllen covers part of McAllen, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy2.9 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym2.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.9 mi

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

Population
2,790
Median rent
$850
Median home value
$251,000
Household income
$106,800
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in North McAllen

North McAllen is an area in McAllen with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 21 areas in McAllen, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in North McAllen

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $850, 19% lower than the McAllen median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $106,800, 73% higher than the McAllen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in North McAllen

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 22 for McAllen as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

North McAllen report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $850, homes cost 2.3x income.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $106,800, 8.7% unemployed.

    30 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 34 min, 26% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    24% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

North McAllen compared with McAllen

Better than McAllen

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%51 points lower than McAllen (51%)
  • Median household income: $106,80073% higher than McAllen ($61,579)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%21 points higher than McAllen (59%)

Worse than McAllen

  • Average commute: 34 min55% higher than McAllen (22 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.7%3 points higher than McAllen (6.0%)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%2 points higher than McAllen (20%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AR C Flores-Mark A Zapata ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.7 mi
  • BElias Longoria Sr MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.5 mi
  • ASharyland Pioneer High SchoolHigh, Sharyland ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in North McAllen

Median rent in North McAllen is $850 a month, 19% lower than the McAllen median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $251,000, 32% higher than the McAllen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,815 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median rent19% lower than McAllen$850$1,049$1,403
Median home value32% higher than McAllen$251,000$190,400$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than McAllen2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points lower than McAllen0%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than McAllen81%59%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than McAllen7.9%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McAllen200219951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,815
Mortgage payment
$1,374
Property tax
$441
Median rent, for comparison
$850

Based on a $251,000 home in North McAllen, 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 income73% higher than McAllen$106,800$61,579$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than McAllen8.7%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than McAllen22%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than McAllen36%32%34%
Average commute55% higher than McAllen34 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than McAllen26%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McAllen0.8%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in North McAllen

Under 1840%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6435%
65 and over7.2%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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+East GranburyGranbury
  2. CSouth ManvelManvel
  3. BNortheast MissionMission

Questions about North McAllen

Is North McAllen a good place to live?

North McAllen covers part of McAllen, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North McAllen?

Median rent in North McAllen is $850 a month, 19% lower than the McAllen median. The median home is worth $251,000, 32% higher than the McAllen median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across McAllen.

What schools serve North McAllen?

The closest rated public schools are R C Flores-Mark A Zapata Elementary (elementary, rated A), Elias Longoria Sr Middle (middle, rated B) and Sharyland Pioneer High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of McAllen that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.