ZIP Code 78542, TX

Living in 78542

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 58
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Schools 36
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Residents

77k Population +15k (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
87% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school40%
High school graduate24%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household87%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office26%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent +$178 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78542

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in 78542

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 58 1 0
Feb 62 1 0
Mar 68 1 0
Apr 74 1 0
May 80 3 0
Jun 84 3 0
Jul 85 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 75 3 0
Nov 67 1 0
Dec 60 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78542

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
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