Las Milpas
Prices are lower than nearby McAllen
Some of the houses in Las Milpas date back to the mid-20th century, but there are also many homes here that sprouted after the turn of the 21st century. Most of the modern options around the area are single-story new traditional-style homes of between 1,100 and 1,500 square feet. A few residences feature Mediterranean influences and deeply shaded porches. Houses here line a grid network of neatly organized residential blocks, often framed by sidewalks. Empty lots around Las Milpas are usually between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre. Sale prices in this community usually start at $100,000 and top $220,000.
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Free broadband internet for Las Milpas students
Las Milpas is served by Valley View Independent School District (Pharr) and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo School District. Both offer free broadband internet for households with enrolled students in the area. Las Milpas’ youngest can attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School, which earns a C score on Niche, before moving on to Valley View Junior High School, graded C-plus by Niche. Valley View High School has a B-minus Niche score.
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Close to McAllen, Mission and Pharr
Locals are no more than about 15 miles from either McAllen, Mission or the heart of Pharr — three of Hidalgo County’s four biggest cities. The center of Pharr is roughly 6 miles away on U.S. Route 281, and Mission is 15 miles away via Texas State Highway 336. McAllen, Hidalgo County’s largest city, is just 9 miles away, without even having to hop on a highway, along with McAllen International Airport and South Texas Health System Heart, 8 miles away.South Texas' shopping epicenter along the border
A few restaurants are sprinkled along South Cage Boulevard, including Snack Stop Diner. This retro-style restaurant has checkerboard floors, classic car-themed booths and arcade games. Big G Grocery & Meat Market is another well-liked option, renowned in part for its buffet. Multiple shopping centers sit 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 are another popular source of shopping, including Mercadome Flea Market and Alamo Dance Hall off Expressway 83.
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Parks and trails at Jones Box Park
Las Milpas’ recreational centerpiece is Jones Box Park, which was renovated in 2017. The park includes a playground, a splash pad and athletic fields. Jones Box Park is just about a block from the local library, which opened in 2018 and is dubbed the Pharr Development & Research Center. Nearby, McAllen also offers an impressive library. “We have the largest one-story library in the country,” Rios says. “It used to be a Walmart, and then the city bought it, and now it has this ultra-modern design.” The library is now a significant community hub and hosts a Saturday farmer’s market. Popular pastimes include pedal boating or kayaking in the metro area's Town Lake at Fireman's Park or driving to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge or Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park to watch hundreds of Monarch butterflies and birds migrate through Las Milpas and into Mexico.
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McAllen Holiday Parade
Jones Box Park hosts a variety of events every year. Among them is an Independence Day Festival, with food, a carnival, a petting zoo and fireworks. There are also movie-in-the-park nights at Jones Box, and the park has hosted a trunk-or-treat for Halloween, too. The Payne Arena is one of many live entertainment venues around Las Milpas, specifically showcasing Latino artists or various football and soccer games. Along Oval Park in nearby 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. 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.
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Corrine Fizer
Photography Contributed By
Mauricio Atilano
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cyndia Romero
Cyndia Romero
Vortex Realty
(956) 539-3787
11 Total Sales
2 in Las Milpas
$42K - $200K Price Range
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Karen Carreno
Karen Carreno
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
(956) 540-5432
94 Total Sales
3 in Las Milpas
$151K - $220K Price Range
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Ravi Murjani
Ravi Murjani
Encore Fine Properties
(956) 450-8973
80 Total Sales
2 in Las Milpas
$29,000 Price Range
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David Ramirez
David Ramirez
Exp Realty Llc
(956) 403-6355
19 Total Sales
1 in Las Milpas
$136,000 Price
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Berenice Gonzalez
Berenice Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyEncore Fine Properties
(956) 394-0859
22 Total Sales
1 in Las Milpas
$65,900 Price
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Cesar Felix
Cesar Felix
Paramount Living
(956) 253-4417
122 Total Sales
1 in Las Milpas
$125,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 7th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lions Park
Hackberry Business Park
McAllen World Birding Center
Pumphouse Park
Spring Fest Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Las Milpas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Las Milpas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Las Milpas, Pharr sell after 125 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Las Milpas, Pharr over the last 12 months is $392,300, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$392,300
Median Sale Price
$392,300
Median Single Family Sale Price
$392,300
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,675
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,208
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,080
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$650 - $900 per month
- El Pueblo Dorado Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 901 E Thomas Rd
- Pharr, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
25,831
Median Age
28
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,360
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,084
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
55.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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