McAllen, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

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 $227 33,200 SF 13.30%
Alton $157 12,112 SF 8.00%
Pharr $269 20,349 SF 13.30%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
McAllen $128 47,067 SF 13.30%
Pharr $126 42,826 SF 13.30%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
McAllen $382 46,093 SF
Palmhurst $180 11,200 SF
Alton $115 8,451 SF
Pharr $326 55,033 SF
San Juan $182 5,158 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
McAllen $121 18,664 SF 12.39%
Alton $109 11,555 SF 10.00%
Pharr $129 16,507 SF 12.39%
San Juan $139 19,985 SF 7.50%

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

South Texas Value-Add Retail Portfolio

Hidalgo, TX

  • Retail Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

Ridge Plaza Professional Condos

McAllen, TX 78503

  • 86,295 SF Office Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

Elstar Dental

McAllen, TX 78501

  • 7,500 SF Office Building
  • 6.99% Cap Rate
  • $3,110,000
For Sale

Las Magnolias Signature Living

Edinburg, TX 78542

  • 31,800 SF Multifamily
  • 6.20% Cap Rate
  • $6,000,000
For Sale

107 W Nolana Ave

McAllen, TX 78504

  • 2,250 SF Retail Building
  • $525,000
For Sale

2601 Cornerstone Blvd

Edinburg, TX 78539

  • 15,953 SF Office Building
  • $2,359,500

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 $259 28,819 SF
Palmhurst $499 11,603 SF
Alton $115 10,548 SF
Pharr $267 29,569 SF
San Juan $149 16,501 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.