The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78572 sells for about $195,173, or $141 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 106 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,063 a month.
ZIP 78572 — Mission
The housing market in ZIP 78572 is currently balanced, with a median home price of approximately $195,173. Market activity shows signs of slower turnover compared to previous periods, reflecting broader trends in the McAllen metropolitan area.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking affordability in the Rio Grande Valley, as it offers a lower median price point compared to more competitive urban cores.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 106 days on market with 31.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 22.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78572, Hidalgo County TX
The area experiences significant heat with over 177 days above 90°F annually and is subject to regional wind and flood risks common to the Rio Grande Valley.
The area is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA, which benefits from cross-border trade and logistics infrastructure, though specific large-scale developments within 78572 are not detailed.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment centers in Mission and McAllen via regional highway corridors.
The area offers access to local parks and proximity to regional shopping and dining districts within the broader Mission and McAllen metropolitan area.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a median rent of approximately $1,063 per month, reflecting the broader affordability of the McAllen metro area.
The economy is anchored by trade, logistics, and healthcare sectors serving the Rio Grande Valley and cross-border commerce with Mexico.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along major regional highways connecting Mission to the wider McAllen metropolitan area.
The Hidalgo County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the region, utilizing standard mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to various taxing entities including the local school district, Hidalgo County, and potential municipal utility or drainage districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by exposure to wind and flood risks common to South Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 78572.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's McAllen4.37.6 mi
- Helium Trampoline Park4.410.3 mi
- Sky Park Kids4.26 mi
- Recreation Center 5th Blayser4.211 mi
- Aqua Planet Waterpark3.310.7 mi
- Bert Ogden Arena4.513.6 mi
- Payne Arena4.49.5 mi
- McAllen Convention Center4.77.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.110.4 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.510.6 mi
- Cinemark Pharr Town Center XD and ScreenX4.510.8 mi
- Main Event Pharr4.410.7 mi
- Cinemark Hollywood USA McAllen North4.310.4 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Mission and XD4.35.8 mi
- Flamingo Bowl4.48.7 mi
- Reynosa Cultural Park4.312.2 mi
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum4.713.7 mi
- International Museum of Art & Science4.49.2 mi
- Kreative Grounds Café4.99 mi
- Museum of South Texas History4.815 mi
- Reynosa Cultural Park4.312.2 mi
- Tres Lagos Park4.712.4 mi
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park4.61 mi
- Firemen's Park4.69.6 mi
- Lions Park4.53.8 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.510.6 mi
- Champion Lakes Golf Course4.46.9 mi
- Tierra Del Sol Golf Course3.812.3 mi
- Killers Golf4.810.1 mi
- La Plaza4.68.6 mi
- Plaza Sendero4.410 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.410.2 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.610.4 mi
- Burlington4.29.8 mi
- McAllen International Airport4.48.5 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa4.215.8 mi
- Airport MFE4.68.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.