Here's what it costs to live in McAllen, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, while the typical home is valued around $190,400. Households earn a median of $61,579 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$61,579
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,049
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$190,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$842
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$847
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,060
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,376
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
145,385
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,040
Per month
Avg Home Value
$155,950
Census ACS
January Avg
62°F
July Avg
88°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
75.9%
What is the cost of living index for McAllen?
The cost of living index for McAllen is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in McAllen?
The median gross rent in McAllen is $1,049 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in McAllen?
The median household income in McAllen is $61,579 per year.
What is the median home value in McAllen?
The median home value in McAllen is $190,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in McAllen?
Air quality data for McAllen is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in McAllen?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
