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Crime in Mission summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mission. Key points include:
There were 1,174 total crimes in Mission in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission is 1,337.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission is 189.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mission is 1,148.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mission is -36.89% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mission Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mission / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,174 | 1,337.5 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 166 | 189.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 15.9 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 117 | 133.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,008 | 1,148.4 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 99 | 112.8 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 859 | 978.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 57.0 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mission summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mission. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mission is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mission is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mission is $220,634.
The median income in Mission is $60,767.
Mission's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mission Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mission | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mission, TX Weather
The average high in Mission is 85.7° and the average low is 63.6°.
There are 34.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mission |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 34.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mission Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mission
The current population in Mission is 87,038. The population has increased 21.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,038 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 86,234 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 85,755 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 85,311 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 83,796 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 83,567 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 83,709 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 83,042 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 82,200 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 81,573 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 80,538 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 78,707 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 76,784 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 74,456 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 71,760 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mission
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Mission is:
8.9% White with 7,784 White residents.
1.2% African American with 1,051 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 1,416 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 29 Other residents.
0.4% Two Or More with 326 Two Or More residents.
87.8% Hispanic with 76,397 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mission | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.9% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 87.8% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mission
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Mission is 51.4% female with 44,733 female residents.
Mission is 48.6% male with 42,305 male residents.
| Gender | Mission | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mission for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in Mission completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Mission completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Mission completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Mission completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Mission completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Mission completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Mission completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mission completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mission completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mission | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mission, Texas
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7.8% of households in Mission earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Mission earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Mission earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Mission earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Mission earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Mission earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Mission earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Mission earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Mission earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Mission earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mission | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
