Haltom City, TX 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.
Haltom City
75.3
#475 nationally
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
McAllen leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.5). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25 min). McAllen leads in walk score (41 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haltom City, TX | McAllen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#475) | 79.3 (#134) |
| Population | 45,290 | 146,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $244,636 | $228,710 |
| Median Household Income | $57,649 | $56,326 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+2.9 |
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75.3 Score
Haltom City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,636
Population
45,290
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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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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