McAllen, TX Housing


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The housing market in McAllen, TX has been steadily appreciating over the past year. The median value of a home is currently at $204,100, significantly lower than the national median of $338,100. Despite the lower cost of entry, housing values in McAllen have enjoyed a 14.13% appreciation rate this year - nearly double that of the 8.27% national average. This makes McAllen an attractive destination for those looking to invest in real estate or just buy a new home.

The median home cost in McAllen is $204,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 75.5%. Home Appreciation in McAllen is up 23.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of McAllen real estate is 28 years old
The Rental Market in McAllen
- Renters make up 34.8% of the McAllen population
- 3.2% of houses and apartments in McAllen, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMcAllen, TexasUnited States
  53,058.0139,647,020.0
  2942
  $204,100$338,100
  23.4%16.6%
  56.4%57.0%
  75.5%101.1%
  $20.34$10.98
  $2,811$2,690
  51.9%57.4%
  12.0%11.2%
  36.1%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.2%1.9%
  0.3%0.4%
  0.8%0.7%
  0.4%0.4%
  2.8%3.6%
  4.5%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  3.2%2.6%
  3.8%2.4%
  4.6%2.8%
  8.2%3.9%
  10.4%4.5%
  26.0%11.3%
  18.8%13.0%
  16.2%20.1%
  4.2%13.6%
  2.0%8.3%
  1.3%9.7%
  0.7%3.9%
  0.4%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.2%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.3%0.2%
  23.6%13.6%
  23.6%13.6%
  18.6%13.6%
  18.7%13.2%
  15.9%14.8%
  18.6%13.6%
  3.4%10.0%
  1.5%4.7%
  1.3%12.2%
Reviews for McAllen
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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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