Moving to McAllen, TX

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Rio Grande Valley capital with bilingual everything, cross-border medical economy, and rents that defy Texas growth math.

• Population: 142,696
• Median 2BR rent: $1,200/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $750-$2,400
• Popular neighborhoods: Sharyland, North McAllen, Las Brisas, Bentsen Palm, Trenton Crossing

Summer heat regularly clears 100 with high humidity off the Gulf. Schedule arrivals before 9am or after 7pm in July and August.

Climate: Hot dry summers, mild winters.

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