Home of citrus farming and the Texas Citrus Fiesta
The Rio Grande Valley’s rich soil and warm winds from the Gulf of Mexico have long created the ideal conditions for citrus farming. It was in the city of Mission in 1914 that John Shary purchased 16,000 acres and began planting Sharyland, the region’s first commercial citrus orchard. In 1932, the Texas Citrus Fiesta was started in Mission to promote the industry, and over 90 years later, the citywide festival is still celebrated. Texas citrus has grown into a multimillion-dollar business and is a major employer in Mission, which is home to the largest juice processor in the state. Other key industries in this city of roughly 87,000 include trade with Mexico, with the U.S.-Mexico border and the Rio Grande south of the city. Mission Regional Medical Center is another large employer.
Tourism is also a big economic driver. The Rio Grande Valley is considered one of the most biologically diverse locales in the country, attracting over 500 species of migratory birds and butterflies annually. Tourists come to the many nearby parks and nature preserves that make up the World Birding Center, including the nearly 800-acre Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, just south of Mission.
Bentsen Rio Grande State Park sits next to the Rio Grande River.
Experience the beauty of nature with diverse wild animals inhabiting the surrounding parks and green spaces.
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Home prices are similar to other border cities, like Pharr
The median price for a home in Mission is $245,000, about the same as nearby cities like Pharr and slightly lower than McAllen. Much of the newer construction is on the outskirts of the city, in subdivisions and gated communities. Small vintage homes dating from the 1960s to the ’80s can be found closer to the historic downtown. There are limited condominiums, with many located in golfing communities. There are also a number of 55-plus manufactured home communities in Mission.
Experience stylish living in contemporary homes that blend innovative architecture with functional, open spaces.
Enjoy peace of mind and a close-knit atmosphere in this secure, gated community.
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Butterflies and birds at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Mission has 25 public parks, including the Bentsen Palm Community Park with four lighted ball fields and three tennis courts, as well as two community pools. The city has several private and public golf clubs, including the Shary Municipal Golf Course. Nearby is the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, the headquarters of the World Birding Center and the National Butterfly Center, but all around Mission are butterfly sculptures celebrating the migrating insects.
Bird lovers will find this the perfect place to call home.
The South Texas Chacalaca can be found in Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park.
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Families in Mission are served by two highly rated school districts
Mission is served by Sharyland Independent School District (ISD) and Mission Consolidated Independent School District (MCISD). Sharyland ISD, which earns an A from Niche, serves about 10,000 students on 13 campuses. The Mission CISD is comprised of 14 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools and earns an overall B-minus. Mission High School’s football stadium is named after celebrity alum Tom Landry, the Hall of Fame coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Private education options include Agape Christian School for prekindergarten through eighth grade and Juan Diego Academy for ninth through twelfth grade. For higher education, South Texas College is just outside of Mission, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is 16 miles away in Edinburg.
Residents benefit from having a nearby police station that ensures safety and security around the clock.
Located within the community, the Mission Public Schools Administrative Offices manage educational programs and services for the district.
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Downtown attractions and retail along Interstate 2
In Mission, most dining and retail options are clustered along Interstate 2, including Sharyland Towne Crossing and the Market at Sharyland Place, with big-box retailers like Target and Walmart. Smaller shops are found in downtown Mission in Spanish revival storefronts, mostly selling antiques, imported goods or beauty services. About 10 miles east is McAllen, the second-largest city in Hidalgo County and home to one of the largest shopping malls in South Texas, La Plaza Mall. With a sizeable number of residents identifying as Hispanic, Mission has a wide array of restaurants serving authentic Mexican as well as Tex-Mex fare.
Attractions in Mission include the historic Border Theatre, built in 1942 and currently one of the last theaters in the Art Pueblo style; it hosts performances and movie screenings. The landmark Our Lady of Guadalupe church is one of four active Catholic churches in the city, while La Lomita, a 19th-century chapel, now functions as a religious shrine.
The nearby I-2 makes it easy to get around town or head out on a weekend trip.
Residents enjoy easy access to Target, making shopping for everyday needs quick and convenient.
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Mission's famed Texas Citrus Fiesta
Mission's most anticipated annual event is the Texas Citrus Fiesta, a two-week festival held in winter. What started over 90 years ago as a lively parade of fruit-decorated floats and pageant show now includes the traditional crowning of a King Citrus and Queen Citrianna, chosen from candidates across the Rio Grande Valley. The Product Costume Style Show is another tradition at the fiesta – costumes submitted are crafted with a mix of dried citrus products, folded into creative shapes – and winners have been featured in National Geographic.
Getting around Mission and the Rio Grande Valley
Residents rely on Interstate 2, which passes south of the city center, to get around the Rio Grande Valley. It leads east 5 miles to downtown McAllen and about 8 miles to McAllen International Airport, offering direct flights to eight destinations. Harlingen is about a 40-mile drive where there's another airport, Valley International Airport. U.S. 83 leads west to Rio Grande City, less than 35 miles away. Valley Metro offers a bus route through Mission that runs to McAllenr. Several nearby bridges cross into Mexico, including the city’s Anzalduas International Bridge.
Proximity to I-2 provides residents with quick and easy routes to explore the region and beyond.
Conveniently located near the I-2, the neighborhood offers quick connections to major cities and attractions.
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Mission's crime rates are down
According to the Mission Police Department, overall crime has dropped 23% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The most significant decrease was property crime, down by one-third. Violent crimes were roughly 9% lower. Comparatively, the average crime rate in Texas is nearly one and a half times higher than in Mission.
Summer in Mission brings sweltering temperatures, with many days over 98 degrees, and mild, dry winters. Mission is located in Hildago County within the South Laguna Madre watershed, an area of South Texas at high risk of drought. In October 2024, Gregg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, issued an amended proclamation of a drought disaster declaration originally issued in July 2022 involving Hildago County.
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Between Mission and Palmview, La Homa's small community is seeing rapid growth. Schools, parks and grocery stores are at residents’ fingertips for more accessible price points than nearby McAllen, Hidalgo County’s largest city. That’s part of the reason why La Homa is growing at a rapid rate. As a result, resources and local improvements have continued to funnel into the area’s underserved colonias from the neighboring city of McAllen. “We have over 250 events a year that the city sponsors in order to help fund necessary developments to improve quality of life in the surrounding communities,” says Alejandro Rios, a representative and activist of Visit McAllen. According to Regina Acosta, a market research analyst for the city of McAllen, resources that include improvement plans for drainage, sewage lines and roadwork are in the works. “We try to work with bigger surrounding cities on encouraging tourism here to help propel this growth.” Along with La Homa’s hopeful future is its proximity to one of the best retail scenes in South Texas, situated all along Interstate 2.
La Homa features quite a bit of new construction, but there are also homes in the area that date as far back as the 1960s. One of the benefits properties in La Homa share is lower taxes compared to McAllen. The houses around La Homa come in a range of styles, from Craftsman bungalows to new traditional and Spanish Revival. Many of the lots of homes around this area come with a stretch of roughly half an acre. The price range for most properties in La Homa often hovers in the $200,000s, but prices can sometimes climb into the $400,000s and $500,000s.
Kids in La Homa can attend schools in the 24,000-student La Joya Independent School District, which has a B-minus overall grade on Niche. Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Palmview High share a C-plus Niche score. High school students can enter multiple pathways in the Technology Early College High School program, which provides instruction on topics like precision manufacturing.
Locals can hop on Interstate 2 to get to McAllen, 12 miles away, along with McAllen International Airport and South Texas Health System Heart. U.S. Route 281 is also in the area, an artery that connects to Interstate 37 for trips north to San Antonio, roughly 250 miles away.
Those who live in La Homa are particularly close to Palmview Municipal Park, which is full of athletic fields, a playground and a basketball court. The park is adjacent to the Palmview Parks and Recreation Department, where families can sign their kids up for a range of sports, from flag football to volleyball to golf. The department has a summer camp. Quinta Las 4 Luna’s Waterpark is another popular spot in the spring through the fall. In September through December, locals flock to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge or Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park to watch hundreds of Monarch butterflies and birds migrate through La Homa and into Mexico.
Authentic Mexican restaurants line La Homa Road, including Taqueria Mary. This neighborhood staple is mostly known for its cheesy sincronizada. Some of the best shopping centers in South Texas are located along Interstate 2, including Las Tiendas Shopping Center, home to Costco, H-E-B, Target and Walmart. Farther out towards McAllen is La Plaza Mall, one of the area’s largest shopping centers with big department stores and a movie theater. Flea markets, including the Palmview Fleamarket, are another popular source of shopping.
The Palmview Parks and Recreation Department and the nearby Palmview City Hall host various community events. For instance, the Parks and Recreation Department has an annual turkey distribution each November. There’s also an annual Christmas tree lighting event at city hall, with craft vendors, live entertainment and a car show. Along Oval Park in McAllen is the McAllen Convention Center, a popular spot to host quinceañeras and comic cons, and the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Orchestra and symphony performances grace its large, amphitheater-shaped auditorium stage. McAllen hosts the largest holiday parade in Texas. Daylong festivities start with a toy giveaway at the city’s senior center, followed by an extravagant parade. Brightly illuminated floats and marching bands parade fill the streets and are narrated by celebrity hosts like Mario Lopez. According to Acosta, crowds chant to spin the floats around in circles as they make their way to Municipal Park on Bicentennial Boulevard for a festive carnival celebration.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Mission Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
41
Median Rent
$1,150
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,075
Median Townhouse Rent
$900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,550
Median Condo Rent
$1,125
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$985
Demographics
Total Population
93,923
Median Age
34
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,067
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$75,975
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.7%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
27.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Moderately friendly
Bike Score®®
60/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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