Neighborhood in McAllen, Hidalgo County

Living in Ventana del Sol, McAllen

B-

15th of 21areas in McAllen
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McAllen overall: B+

Ventana del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
5,070
Median rent
$1,380
Median home value
$199,000
Household income
$86,600
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Ventana del Sol

Ventana del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen with about 5,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 60% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 15th of 21 areas in McAllen, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Ventana del Sol

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $86,600, 41% 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Ventana del Sol

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,380, 32% higher than the McAllen median.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across McAllen.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 22 for McAllen as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Ventana del Sol report card

Each grade compares Ventana 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 $1,380, homes cost 2.3x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $86,600, 13% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 15% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    31% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Ventana del Sol compared with McAllen

Better than McAllen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%20 points higher than McAllen (59%)
  • Median household income: $86,60041% higher than McAllen ($61,579)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.6%10 points lower than McAllen (20%)

Worse than McAllen

  • Median rent: $1,38032% higher than McAllen ($1,049)
  • Average commute: 29 min31% higher than McAllen (22 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 13%7 points higher than McAllen (6.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDonna Wernecke ElementaryElementary, Sharyland ISD0.2 mi
  • ASharyland North Junior HighMiddle, Sharyland ISD0.3 mi
  • ARowe High SchoolHigh, McAllen ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Ventana del Sol

Median rent in Ventana del Sol is $1,380 a month, 32% higher than the McAllen median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $199,000, 5% higher than the McAllen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,387 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcAllenTexas
Median rent32% higher than McAllen$1,380$1,049$1,403
Median home value5% higher than McAllen$199,000$190,400$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than McAllen2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than McAllen47%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than McAllen79%59%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than McAllen4.9%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McAllen200619951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,387
Mortgage payment
$1,089
Property tax
$298
Median rent, for comparison
$1,380

Based on a $199,000 home in Ventana 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 income41% higher than McAllen$86,600$61,579$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than McAllen13%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than McAllen9.6%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than McAllen38%32%34%
Average commute31% higher than McAllen29 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than McAllen15%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than McAllen0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than McAllen96%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Ventana del Sol

Under 1841%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6435%
65 and over4.3%
Race and ethnicity
White5.3%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black0%
Asian14%
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-El RanchoLaredo
  2. B-Las AmericasLaredo
  3. C+Rayo Del Sol EstatesEdinburg

Questions about Ventana del Sol

Is Ventana del Sol a good place to live?

Ventana del Sol is a neighborhood in McAllen, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 21 areas we score in McAllen. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Ventana del Sol?

Median rent in Ventana del Sol is $1,380 a month, 32% higher than the McAllen median. The median home is worth $199,000, 5% higher than the McAllen median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across McAllen.

What schools serve Ventana del Sol?

The closest rated public schools are Donna Wernecke Elementary (elementary, rated B), Sharyland North Junior High (middle, rated A) 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 Ventana 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.