Neighborhood in McAllen, Hidalgo County

Living in Northwest McAllen, McAllen

A-

9th of 21areas in McAllen
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McAllen overall: B+

Northwest McAllen covers part of McAllen, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.4 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe4.4 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym3.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care5.6 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library5.6 mi

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

Population
1,760
Median rent
$2,480
Median home value
$373,000
Household income
$163,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Northwest McAllen

Northwest McAllen is an area in McAllen with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest McAllen is A-. That puts it 9th of 21 areas we grade in McAllen, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest McAllen

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $163,600, 166% higher than the McAllen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest McAllen

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,480, 136% higher than the McAllen median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 22 for McAllen as a whole.

Northwest McAllen report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B-

    Median rent $2,480, homes cost 2.3x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $163,600, 1.5% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 31 min, 15% work from home.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    55% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    22% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest McAllen compared with McAllen

Better than McAllen

  • Median household income: $163,600166% higher than McAllen ($61,579)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%33 points higher than McAllen (59%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 23%28 points lower than McAllen (51%)

Worse than McAllen

  • Median rent: $2,480136% higher than McAllen ($1,049)
  • Average commute: 31 min42% higher than McAllen (22 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAnne L Magee ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD2 mi
  • BElias Longoria Sr MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD2.7 mi
  • ASharyland Pioneer High SchoolHigh, Sharyland ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest McAllen

Median rent in Northwest McAllen is $2,480 a month, 136% higher than the McAllen median. A household would need about $99,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $373,000, 96% higher than the McAllen median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,577 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median rent136% higher than McAllen$2,480$1,049$1,403
Median home value96% higher than McAllen$373,000$190,400$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than McAllen2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than McAllen23%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points higher than McAllen92%59%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than McAllen3.0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McAllen201419951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,577
Mortgage payment
$2,042
Property tax
$536
Median rent, for comparison
$2,480

Based on a $373,000 home in Northwest 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 income166% higher than McAllen$163,600$61,579$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than McAllen1.5%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than McAllen3.8%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than McAllen55%32%34%
Average commute42% higher than McAllen31 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than McAllen15%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than McAllen5.4%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than McAllen95%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Northwest McAllen

Under 1832%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6443%
65 and over5.6%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino69%
Black5.1%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. A-Lakes of Highland GlenPearland
  2. A-Terrace Oaks Phase 1Corinth
  3. A-West LeanderLeander

Questions about Northwest McAllen

Is Northwest McAllen a good place to live?

Northwest McAllen covers part of McAllen, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest McAllen?

Renters in Northwest McAllen pay a median of $2,480 a month, 136% higher than the McAllen median. The median home is worth $373,000, 96% higher than the McAllen median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across McAllen.

What schools serve Northwest McAllen?

The closest rated public schools are Anne L Magee Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 1 Census block group 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.