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McAllen, TX vs Austin, TX

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Austin is 4.4% longer than it is for residents of McAllen.
- 142.0% more residents of Austin work from home compared to residents of McAllen.

Transportation
 McAllen, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Commute Time202427
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 Commute Mode
 McAllen, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.2%66.2%73.2%
 Carpool11.1%7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%2.7%4.2%
 Bicycle0.5%1.0%0.5%
 Walk0.5%2.6%2.5%
 Work at Home7.6%18.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 McAllen, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%1.8%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.13.4%7.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.1%13.0%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.22.5%19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.1%17.0%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.6%7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.8%15.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.5%2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%3.1%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.2%6.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%3.7%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.3%1.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

This Year

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
78745, 78753, 78741, 78748, 78744, 78704, 78758, 78759, 78749, 78723, 40 total

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