Avon, IN vs McAllen, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.4 min). McAllen leads in cost of living index (93 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | McAllen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 79.3 (#134) |
| Population | 24,231 | 146,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $228,710 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $56,326 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that McAllen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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C+
79.3 Score
McAllen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$228,710
Population
146,593
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Southwest
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