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Population Review

Census ACS · #65 MSA

McAllen Metro Area

The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 880,921 residents. The median household income is $52,281 and the median home value is $124,000.

880,921

Population

561

People / sq mi

$52,281

Median Income

$124,000

Median Home Value

The McAllen CBSA covers 1,571 sq mi of land at 560.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White39.5%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%

Economy & Income

$52,281

Median Household Income

$22,005

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The McAllen metro's price level is 85.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $52,281 has the buying power of $60,866 in average-priced US metros.

85.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$60,866

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$52,281

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$124,000

Median Home Value

$925

Median Rent

67.6%

Homeownership

Education

69.3%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

8.6%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

8.5%

Foreign Born

McAllen spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 880,921 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #65 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the McAllen metro area is $52,281, with a per capita income of $22,005.

The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.

Data for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Tx CBSA (32580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.