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Penitas
  • Suburb of McAllen, TX

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade D
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Penitas is a suburb of McAllen with a population of 6,206. Penitas is in Hidalgo County. Living in Penitas offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Penitas and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Penitas are above average.

About

About Penitas...
Population
6,206

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$122,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$581
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    151.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    21.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    216.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    627
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    42.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    19%
  • 10-17 years
    18%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    36%
    national  11%

Working in Penitas

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$46,135
National
$69,021

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