City safety & data profile

McAllenTX

Hidalgo County, Texas. Federal health, economic and safety indicators for McAllen, drawn from Census, CDC and CMS data. Larger than 95% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

140K
Population
Top 5%
By size
$61,579
Median income
$190,400
Median home
20%
Poverty rate

The read on McAllen

McAllen posts a median household income higher than 25% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the McAllen area.

Top 75%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near McAllen

Where McAllen income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,579 Bottom 25% higher than 25% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading McAllen, TX beyond the headline numbers

McAllen sits inside Hidalgo County, Texas, at roughly 26.20°N, -98.23°W. Its population of 140,269 and $61,579 median household income are the two most quoted figures, but in isolation they hide the shape of the city. A median home value of $190,400 paired with median rent of $1,049 is the starting point for a price-to-income read that tells you how stretched a typical household is before any other cost of living factor is considered. The 20% poverty rate next to that income figure is the better signal, two cities with identical medians can have very different lived realities depending on the income distribution underneath.

Health and healthcare access are the next layer most residents and prospective movers actually care about. CDC PLACES indicators for McAllen show the highest-prevalence measure is obesity at 41.8%, followed by short sleep duration at 38.2%. In and around McAllen, CMS Hospital Compare tracks 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 and 1 carrying emergency department, the ER count is the more actionable figure if you are evaluating a move because it defines the effective trauma radius.

Areazine reconstructs these layers from U.S. Census ACS (place-level economics and demographics), CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare, each updated on its own cadence, and pairs them with live alerts from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC scoped to the McAllen area. The comparison bars next to each metric anchor the number against a national reference, which is the fastest way to tell whether McAllen is an outlier on a given dimension before drilling into the raw value.

Population
140,269
McAllen
Median Income
$61,579
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$190,400
-16% vs avg
Median Age
33.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hidalgo County) - McAllen's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
892K+13%
Median Income
$54,338+59%
Median Home Value
$140,900+80%
Poverty Rate
26.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.6%-29%

Economics

Economics indicators for McAllen, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Poverty Rate
20% +41% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
Work From Home 12.1%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 36%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.8%
Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
32.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.3%
Binge Drinking
16.9%
Diabetes
16.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Current Smoking
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.6%
Annual Checkup 73.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
MCALLEN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of McAllen, TX?
McAllen, TX has a population of 140,269 people, located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median household income in McAllen?
The median household income in McAllen, TX is $61,579 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20%.
What is the median home value in McAllen?
The median home value in McAllen, TX is $190,400. Median rent is $1,049/month.
What are the top health concerns in McAllen?
The top health indicators in McAllen include Obesity (41.8%), Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in McAllen?
McAllen has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in McAllen?
The median age in McAllen, TX is 33.5 years. 32.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

McAllen, TX is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. With a population of 140K and a $61,579 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the McAllen area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using McAllen's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the McAllen area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare McAllen against Texas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Texas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hidalgo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.