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Crime in McAllen summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in McAllen. Key points include:
There were 2,939 total crimes in McAllen in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in McAllen is 1,985.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in McAllen is 150.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in McAllen is 1,835.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in McAllen is -6.31% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In McAllen Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
McAllen / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,939 | 1,985.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 222 | 150.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 35 | 23.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 125 | 84.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,717 | 1,835.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 94 | 63.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,523 | 1,704.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 100 | 67.6 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in McAllen summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in McAllen. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in McAllen is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in McAllen is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in McAllen is $229,000.
The median income in McAllen is $61,579.
Mcallen's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In McAllen Comparison Table
| Living Expense | McAllen | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mcallen, TX Weather
The average high in McAllen is 85.3° and the average low is 63.8°.
There are 32.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | McAllen |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 32.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Mcallen, TX Photos
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McAllen Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in McAllen
The current population in McAllen is 145,385. The population has increased 15.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145,385 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 143,789 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 142,722 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 141,941 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 142,557 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 141,968 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 141,597 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 139,838 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 138,475 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 136,993 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 135,048 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 132,796 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 130,297 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 128,182 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 125,590 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in McAllen
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McAllen is:
8.5% White with 12,303 White residents.
0.6% African American with 906 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 223 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 3,952 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 164 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 1,262 Two Or More residents.
87.0% Hispanic with 126,523 Hispanic residents.
| Race | McAllen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 87.0% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in McAllen
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McAllen is 50.7% female with 73,742 female residents.
McAllen is 49.3% male with 71,643 male residents.
| Gender | McAllen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in McAllen for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in McAllen completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in McAllen completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in McAllen completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in McAllen completed some college.
7.0% of adults in McAllen completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in McAllen completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in McAllen completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in McAllen completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in McAllen completed doctorate degree.
| Education | McAllen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For McAllen, Texas
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6.8% of households in McAllen earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in McAllen earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.9% of households in McAllen earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in McAllen earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in McAllen earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in McAllen earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in McAllen earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in McAllen earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in McAllen earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in McAllen earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | McAllen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
