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McAllen, TX vs The Colony, TX

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- The Colony has 80.7% more rainy days than McAllen.
- The Colony has 2.2% more Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, The Colony scores 14.5% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock75106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
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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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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