Question 1

Is 78504 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78504 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 78504 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 78504?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78504 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78504. 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, 78504 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 78504?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78504 is approximately $265K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78504 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78504 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 78504 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78504 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, 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 67/100, 78504 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.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
IDEA TRES LAGOS ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
RAYBURN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GARZA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MORRIS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CASTANEDA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
LUCILE HENDRICKS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
DR PABLO PEREZ	PK–05	—	—	—
BLANCA E SANCHEZ	PK–05	—	—	—
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
DE LEON MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
GONZALEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
OLIVERO GARZA SR EL	PK–06	—	—	—
SHARYLAND NORTH J H	07–08	—	—	—
DONNA WERNECKE EL	PK–06	—	—	—