McAllen, TX vs Royse City, 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.
McAllen
79.3
#134 nationally
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.6 min). Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 146,593 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that McAllen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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