McAllen, TX vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $56,326). McAllen leads in walk score (41 vs 28). McAllen leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McAllen, TX | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#134) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 146,593 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $228,710 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $56,326 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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