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Mcallen, TX — ZIP 78503

Population: 22,621 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78503 (Mcallen, TX) is $180,637 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,500 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,270/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,637

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,637
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+82.4%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$188,730
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,500
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+23.2%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
126
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,270/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MCALLEN ISD
Schools include
IDEA LOS ENCINOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY, IDEA LOS ENCINOS ACADEMY, BROWN MIDDLE, HOUSTON EL, ESCANDON EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (10.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,336
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,393

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-98 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
4.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,850
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,469
Average weekly wage
$726
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,873

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78503State medianUS median
Median home value$180,637$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$252,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,270/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,850$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 78503?
$180,637.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78503?
$252,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78503?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78503?
Typical rent: $1,270/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78503?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought.
Is ZIP 78503 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78503?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78503?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78503?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78503 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78503?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78503?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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