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Mission, Texas

Introduction to Mission, Texas

Mission, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 6 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 123 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The people of the city are in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan area. Mission has a population of 45,408.

Mission History

The area now known as Mission was originally inhabited by the Coahuiltecans Indians. Over 200 years ago, it was settled in by the Spanish. However, development began only in the early 1900s. A railway station was established in the city by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1908. The city was also founded that year and named after the La Lomita Mission. Citrus was first planted in this part of the Rio Grande Valley and has led to a multi-million dollar business today.

Mission and nearby Attractions

  • Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
  • Shary Estate
  • Mission Nature Park
  • Anzalduas Park
  • City of Mission Museum
  • International Museum of Art & Science

Things To Do In Mission

The city of Mission is home to Mission Nature Park and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Some of the local parks are Astroland Park, Lopez Park, Nelle Tolle Park, Rotary Park, and McKinney Park. The city also has two pools, the Mayberry and Northside Pools. The Shary Municipal Golf Course, one of the top 25 Municipal Golf Courses of Texas, offers a 27-hole golf course. The Santa Ana National Wilflife Refuge is also nearby.

Mission Transportation

McAllen Miller International Airport is close by.

Mission Higher Education

South Texas Community College and The University of Texas-Pan American are the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

Mission strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Mission, TX

Comparing Mission to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population34
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults38
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime32

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