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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.
In Mission, about 58% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Mission. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Mission is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Mission had a median family income of $33,465.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Mission residents, with $12,085. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Mission, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Mission may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Mission, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Mission to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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