Town in Hidalgo County, part of the McAllen metro

Living in Murillo, TX

D+

564th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 24 of 100
30th of 46 in the McAllen area

Murillo earns a grade of D+ on our index, 564th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on health and education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (14 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Murillo isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthMurillo
Where Murillo is in Texas.
Population
8,883
Median rent
$74847% lower than Texas
Median home value
$164,10042% lower than Texas
Household income
$70,609Median
Average commute
21 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Murillo

Murillo sits about 8 miles from downtown McAllen, in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro. About 8,883 people live here. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2006).

The median age is 26.2, 48% of households have children, 81% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $70,609 a year (10% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Murillo

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $748, 47% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 21 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Murillo

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Many adults uninsured. 38% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 167 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Murillo suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 24% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 10% lower than the Texas median, with 16 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 22% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 38% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 19% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 93% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $748 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $748 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 59% for people on a budget.

Murillo report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Murillo with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $748, homes cost 2.3x income.

    66 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $70,609, 11% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D+

    2 rated campuses, 50% rated A or B.

    28 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    3 grocery stores, 16 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    32 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 11% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B

    93% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs US towns

Where Murillo stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $74847% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%18 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x36% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 38%18 points higher than Texas (20%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%17 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%9 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Murillo

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Murillo is $748 a month, 47% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $30,000 a year. Right now 61% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $806 for a one-bedroom, $1,017 for a two-bedroom and $1,305 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $164,100, 42% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $898 before tax, or $1,122 with property tax. That is $374 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Murillo pays $2,688 a year, 36% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in MurilloStudio$8011 bedroom$8062 bedrooms$1,0173 bedrooms$1,3054 bedrooms$1,439
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent47% lower than Texas$748$1,403$1,413
Median home value42% lower than Texas$164,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income36% lower than Texas2.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Texas61%52%51%
Median property tax per year36% lower than Texas$2,688$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Texas81%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,122
Mortgage payment
$898
Property tax
$224
Median rent, for comparison
$748

Based on a $164,100 home in Murillo, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Murillo

Murillo has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 50% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Edinburg CISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
28
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
76
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BBetts ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD88 of 100
  • DDr Thomas Esparza ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD64 of 100

Daily life in Murillo

Everyday places mapped inside Murillo, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 21 minutes, 21% shorter than the Texas average. 11% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown McAllen is about 8 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Murillo work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $70,609, income per person is $22,496, unemployment is 11% and 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
3
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
16
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income10% lower than Texas$70,609$78,476$80,734
Income per person45% lower than Texas$22,496$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Texas11%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Texas19%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Texas17%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points lower than Texas74%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance18 points higher than Texas38%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Texas93%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute21% lower than Texas21 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas11%14%15%
Workers who work from home11%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Murillo

Under 1835%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6428%
65 and over6.9%

Median age 26.2 years. 48% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White0.9%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Weather in Murillo

Murillo has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 49°F. There are about 167 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 24 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Murillo40°60°80°100°70J75F80M86A92M95J97J98A93S89O79N73DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Edinburg, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Murillo

Nearby, Muniz gets a C, Lopezville gets a C- and César Chávez gets a D-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. CMunizTown, 1,601 people2 mi
  2. C-LopezvilleTown, 2,227 people3 mi
  3. D-César ChávezTown, 1,351 people3 mi
  4. C+North AlamoTown, 4,819 people4 mi
  5. D-San CarlosTown, 3,678 people4 mi
  6. C+EdinburgCity, 104,550 people6 mi

Murillo in the McAllen area

How it ranks among 46 places in the metro.

  1. 1A-Palmhurst2,601 people4 mito downtown
  2. 2B+McAllen145,385 people0 mito downtown
  3. 3B+Hidalgo14,498 people8 mito downtown
  4. 27D+Sullivan City3,902 people20 mito downtown
  5. 28D+Scissors4,267 people14 mito downtown
  6. 29D+Alton20,214 people6 mito downtown
  7. 30D+Murillo8,883 people8 mito downtown
  8. 31DOlivarez6,326 people16 mito downtown
  9. 32DProgreso4,998 people20 mito downtown
  10. 33DMonte Alto2,350 people20 mito downtown

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Living in Murillo: common questions

Is Murillo, TX a good place to live?

Murillo earns a grade of D+ on our index, 564th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on health and education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Murillo?

Median rent in Murillo is $748 a month, 47% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $164,100, 42% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,122, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Murillo?

We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Murillo. 50% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 28 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Murillo flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Murillo as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and winter storms. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Murillo?

Summers in Murillo peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 49°F. Expect around 167 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 24 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Murillo?

The average one-way commute is 21 min, 21% lower than the Texas average. About 11% of workers work from home. It is about 8 miles from downtown McAllen.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.