McAllen, Texas · ZIP 78504

McAllen — ZIP 78504

McAllen (78504) scores 77/100 — Good for McAllen. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $268K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$268K

Median rent$1,623/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$268K

Median Rent

$1,623/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
GONZALEZ EL	PK–05	818	74%	80%
RAYBURN EL	PK–05	530	69%	73%
SHARYLAND NORTH J H	07–08	791	63%	64%
MORRIS MIDDLE	06–08	999	62%	71%
DR PABLO PEREZ	PK–05	601	61%	68%
BLANCA E SANCHEZ	PK–05	502	58%	68%
CASTANEDA EL	PK–05	374	55%	64%
LUCILE HENDRICKS EL	PK–05	432	52%	67%
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE	06–08	791	51%	66%
GARZA EL	PK–05	409	49%	65%
DONNA WERNECKE EL	PK–06	631	46%	57%
IDEA TRES LAGOS ACADEMY	KG–05	695	41%	59%
IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	685	41%	60%
OLIVERO GARZA SR EL	PK–06	648	31%	44%
DE LEON MIDDLE	06–08	664	30%	50%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

61,816

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

32.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78504 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78504 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78504 is approximately $268K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78504 in McAllen has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.