Question 1

Is 78503 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78503 in McAllen has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the McAllen city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 78503 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78503?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78503 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78503. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78503 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in McAllen. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78503?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78503 is approximately $181K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78503 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 78503 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78503 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78503 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for McAllen. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 78503 scores similarly to the middle tier of McAllen neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

McAllen — ZIP 78503

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
IDEA LOS ENCINOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–11	—	—	—
IDEA LOS ENCINOS ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
BROWN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HOUSTON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ESCANDON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ROOSEVELT EL	PK–05	—	—	—