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Public and Government Information about the McAllen Texas Area 
  
Lifestyle Information for the McAllen area 

McAllen

Attracting 3 million tourists a year, McAllen Texas is truly the hub of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Bordering Mexico and with some of the most sought after natural areas and wildlife in the nation, McAllen is an ever-growing pupolous rich in diversity and culture. McAllen also boasts some of the finest real estate in the Valley located within a few minutes drive of state-of-the-art medical facilities--for which McAllen is famous--and endless shopping opportunities.

McAllen LandscapeThe surrounding cities are quickly expanding, lending to the economical boost McAllen has experienced in the last decade, and hightening the value of property in the McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg areas. A fine place to start a business, McAllen receives a large influx of Mexican consumers each year as well as winter Texans travelling down from the north to enjoy McAllen's neo-tropical environment. Birders, hunters, shoppers, vacationers, second home buyers, and business people alike find ideal conditions in this Valley metro area--all of which are met by a city council and chamber of commerce who are committed to improvement.

The city of McAllen has proved its interest in culture and growth by inacting revolutionary new projects, such as the McA2 Creative Incubator, a recent investment by the Chamber of Commerce to encourage local artists, photographers, and creatives in general to get their work out and expand their horizons. The Internation Museum of Arts and Science provides McAllen with exhibits unrivaled in the Lower Rio Grande, while other attractions such as the Quinta Mazatlan Estate offer one-of-a-kind nature encounters in a classy country setting that exposes locals and tourists to the geographical beauty of the RGV.

Real estate in McAllen is no less modern and hip, with stylish haciendas and beautiful suburban neighborhoods surrounded by lush vegitation scattered throughout the city and outlying areas. A great home market, not only undervalued and extremely reasonable, but family friendly. McAllen is host to an annual health fair, an international food festival, and various theatres providing quality entertainment for all ages, and you can't forget the dining...McAllen is famous for its Mexican cuisine and local flavor. An excellent place to live, dine, do business, and raise a family, McAllen is a great real estate investment--a great home!

Mission

Rio Grande Valley PicA beautiful place to buy a home, Mission is an undiscovered Texas jewel full of charm and cultural appeal. Located just west of McAllen, Mission is an expanding community with an eye toward the future. Citrus trees and open land garnish this historic border village, and all within minutes of major shopping destinations in McAllen's business district. Modern convenience with a laid back atmosphere! Visit the Verizon Wireless Sports Park or take a ride on the Los Ebanos Ferry, stay the night under classic mexican architecture and dine in style along old Business 83. A prime real estate spot in the McAllen area, Mission is expanding economically and geographically thanks to its close proximity to the largest city in the Valley, and is fast climbing the list of must-see real estate markets in Texas.

Mission is only miles from the Mexican border, making it a hot destination for international tourists and second home buyers from the North as well as Mexico. Mission is more than just a quaint little town, it also serves as headquarters to the World Birding Center and home to several performance theatres and local festivals such as the Texas Citrus Fiesta and the Texas Butterfly Festival. Mission is a big-hearted community with a lot of room to grow. There's no better place to find real estate bargains in the McAllen area. Whether you are looking for a new home or a quiet gettaway, Mission is an ideal investment for a smart buyer.

Edinburg

Edinburg is located at the intersection of Highways 183 and 77, and greets many Valley visitors as the first encounter of South Texas hospitality on the journey to the border. A forward-thinking community powered by the University of Texas Pan-America, Edinburg is a thriving market catering to college students, families, and businesses. Development and growth of the town and outlying areas in the past several years has turned heads, not only in the Valley, but up the state as well.

RioGrandeValleyThe City of Edingburg is ever striving toward expansion, improvement and economic growth. Experience the Museum of South Texas History, rev your engines at the  Edinburg International Racetrack, have a night at the ballpark in Edinburg's Professional Baseball Stadium, or relax at one of Edingburg's classy golf clubs--whatever your style, Edinburg has something for everyone, which is why real estate in Edinburg is on the rise. With such a brilliant culture, it is no wonder that the market in Edinburg is expanding at blazing speed, and, with McAllen shopping just around the corner, there is no better combination of convenience and  stylish Valley living than Mission.
  
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Attractions in the McAllen Texas Area 
  
Demographics for the McAllen Area 

MCALLENNATIONAL AVERAGE
 
Population of McAllen
Median Age
Median Household Income
Percentage of Single Households
Percentage of Married Households
Percentage of Households with Children
Average Household Size
Percentage College or Better
Percentage White Collar
67306
34.3 Years
$26610
42.9%
57.1%
29.3%
3.03 People
17.5%
57.3%
11535
37.47 Years
$42350.95
41.53%
58.46%
24.32%
2.57 People
20.14%
47.14%
 
 
 
 


 
 

  
Cost of Living Index
Average Yearly Utility Cost
Avg. Household Consumer Expenditures
Avg. Household Education Expenditures
Avg. Household Entertainment Expenditures
Avg. Household Transportation Expenditures
Avg. Household Retail Expenditures
Avg. Household Non-retail Expenditures
75.2
2453
$32238 Year
$331 Year
$1644 Year
$1128 Year
$14744 Year
$17494 Year
99.52
3196.27
$41075.28 Year
$450.93 Year
$2207.08 Year
$1563.85 Year
$18600.46 Year
$22474.81 Year

  
Average Winter High Temperature
Average Winter Low Temperature
Average Summer High Temperature
Average Summer Low Temperature
Average Annual Precipitation
Air Quality Index
Total Crime Index
Personal Crime Index
Culture Index
66.6 Degrees
48 Degrees
95.4 Degrees
75.3 Degrees
23.1 Inches
19
6.3
5
107
41.29 Degrees
22.88 Degrees
86.56 Degrees
62.35 Degrees
38.69 Inches
44.59
3.60
3.43
93.65

  
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