Uptown vs Downtown McAllen

McAllen, TX Neighborhood Comparison

Uptown's median sale price is $324k, about $64k (25%) more than Downtown McAllen's $260k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026; Redfin, Apr–Jun 2026).

Neighborhood A
Uptown
$324k median
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Neighborhood B
Downtown McAllen
$260k median
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Uptown
Metric
Downtown McAllen
$324k
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Median Price
$260k
Uptown
Median Price
100%
Downtown McAllen
Median Price
80%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uptown or Downtown McAllen more expensive?

Uptown has a median home price of $324k and Downtown McAllen is $260k. Downtown McAllen is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Uptown or Downtown McAllen?

Uptown has a school rating of None/10 and Downtown McAllen has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Uptown has no Walk Score on file. Downtown McAllen has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.