Zip 78501 (McAllen, TX) Rankings


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McAllen, TX with zip code 78501 has a population of around 142,000 people and is located in Hidalgo County. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Rio Grande Valley and has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in Texas. According to Bestplaces.net, McAllen has excellent rankings for safety, cost of living, health care quality, diversity and education. The city was ranked first for its low crime rate with an impressive score of three out of ten. Cost of living is also very low compared to other cities in Texas with a score of three out of ten. McAllen scored high for healthcare quality and diversity with scores of nine and eight respectively. Education rankings are slightly lower than other areas but still maintain a good rating at five out of ten. Overall it can be concluded that McAllen offers excellent rankings across multiple categories which make it an ideal place to live or visit.

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#13 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#14 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#67 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
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#84 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#100 The Most Single Cities
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#100 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#107 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#293 Best Green Cities
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#317 2005 Best Places to Live
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