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Port Aransas, TX vs McAllen, TX

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- The median age of a home in Port Aransas is 12.1% older than the median age of a home in McAllen.
 Port Aransas, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age33  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.83.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.3$11.0
 Homes Owned22.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented8.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Port Aransas, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,520  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,330  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Port Aransas, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other17.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Port Aransas, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99917.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Port Aransas, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198930.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock3.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Port Aransas    2 Reviews
Abhd · Port Aransas, TX
Beaches, etc.
Over 15 years ago

Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf  More

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Kevin · Port Aransas, TX
Wonderful Climate, friendly atmosphere
Over 19 years ago

I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews
Rick · Uvalde Estates, TX
Not for us, thanks.
Over 5 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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Ferd · Alamo, TX
A mixed bag, but ultimately falls short.
Over 5 years ago

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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gus · Bartlett, IL
family
Over 11 years ago

with 3  More

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