2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Kearney, NE vs McAllen, TX

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- The average commute for residents of McAllen is 5.5% longer than it is for residents of Kearney.
- 71.6% more residents of McAllen work from home compared to residents of Kearney.
 Kearney, NEMcAllen, TXUnited States
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 Kearney, NEMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk2.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.6%9.7%
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 Kearney, NEMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.6.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.37.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.2.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.1.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 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 12 years ago

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