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McAllen
City in Texas, United States
Overview
McAllen is a lively border city in South Texas known for its rich cultural blend, friendly community, and lively commerce. The city features busy shopping districts, lush parks, and unique birding and natural preserves, making it an attractive destination for families and explorers. Its proximity to Mexico adds an international flavor manifested in local cuisine and events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
142,210
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
26.20°, -98.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,338
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
97
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
30.0°C
Winter Avg
17.1°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
605 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
57 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MFE
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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