McAllen, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$377 Avg asking sale price
$25 Avg asking lease rate
30,527 SF Avg unit lease size
26,963 SF Avg building size for sale
7.48% Average cap rate

McAllen's Demographic Profile

McAllen has 48,878 households and a median income of $51,715, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 143,677
# Households 48,878
Median age 35
Median household income $51,715
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 20,411
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
McAllen $231 19,885 SF 13.30%
Alton $221 12,112 SF 8.00%
Pharr $248 25,219 SF 13.30%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
McAllen $162 51,622 SF 13.30%
Pharr $124 44,980 SF 13.30%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
McAllen $438 38,661 SF
Palmhurst $180 11,200 SF
Alton $115 8,451 SF
Pharr $417 49,862 SF
San Juan $198 6,252 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
McAllen $142 8,611 SF 12.39%
Alton $110 12,874 SF 10.00%
Pharr $171 7,697 SF 12.39%

Commercial Properties For Sale in McAllen

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1300 East Upas Avenue

McAllen, TX 78501

  • 26,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,210,000
For Sale

Military Highway 20 acres

Hidalgo, TX 78557

  • 20 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,700,000
For Sale

1100 E Owassa Rd

Edinburg, TX 78542

  • 8,592 SF Multifamily
  • $1,495,000
For Sale

515 S 17th St

McAllen, TX 78501

  • 14,000 SF Retail Building
  • $350,000
For Sale

4114-A South Cage Blvd

Pharr, TX 78577

  • 20.65 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,200,000
For Sale

Two Retail Centers - HEB Grocery out parcel

Mission, TX 78572

  • 7,488 SF Retail Building
  • $3,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether McAllen pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
McAllen $377 26,963 SF
Palmhurst $1,090 7,408 SF
Alton $122 6,119 SF
Pharr $355 30,560 SF
San Juan $210 10,311 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places McAllen alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in McAllen or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
McAllen 143,677 48,878 35 $51,715 3 20,411 5%
Palmhurst 2,615 785 33 $77,696 3 189 3%
Alton 16,359 4,477 29 $40,400 4 1,553 6%
Pharr 87,159 26,212 31 $42,894 3 9,821 6%
San Juan 35,697 10,057 32 $45,060 4 2,393 4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in McAllen, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in McAllen

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Is McAllen a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

McAllen offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in McAllen?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in McAllen. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in McAllen?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for McAllen. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does McAllen compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to McAllen. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for McAllen acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in McAllen, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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