McAllen, TX metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · TX · score computed October 2026
What is McAllen, TX metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is McAllen, TX metro area in its market cycle?
McAllen, TX metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for McAllen, TX metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
McAllen, TX metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $244K | ▼ -3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 78 days | ▲ +8.3% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 10.5 | ▲ +14.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 3,421 | ▲ +3.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 347 | ▼ -7.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $148 | ▲ +3.6% | Redfin |
How has McAllen, TX metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McAllen, TX metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, McAllen, TX metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 73 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McAllen, TX metro area?
The median sale price in McAllen, TX metro area is $244K, having fallen 3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is McAllen, TX metro area?
McAllen, TX metro area scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving McAllen, TX metro area's Alpha Score?
McAllen, TX metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (96/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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