Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Border Theater
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Tinseltown 17
Cinema
National Butterfly Center
Zoo
Food and Drink (12) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Pollo Palenque
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Tilt'd Kilt
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
VFW bar
Bar
VFW bar
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Mission Event Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Tru Fit
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Foy's Supermarket
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B plus!
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (38) A+
Arnulfo "Tatan" Rodriguez, JR. Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Astroland Park
Park
Astroland Park
Park
Baha Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jose M. Lopez Park
Park
Catholic War Veterans Park
Park
Catholic War Veterans Park
Park
Leo Peña Placita Park
Park
Leo Peña Placita Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Oblate Park
Park
McKinney Park
Park
Lion's Park
Park
Lion Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nelle Tolle Park
Park
Nell Tolle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Nell Tolle Park
Park
Bentsen Palm Community Park
Park
Ala Blanca Park
Park
Birdwell Park
Park
Shops (26) F
Melrose
Department Store
Bealls
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Metro
Electronics
Stripes
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
H-E-B Express
Convenience Store
Leo's Drive In
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Just-a-Cut
Hairdresser
Allure Nails & Spa
Beauty
Chloe Nails
Beauty
Stripes
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Sprint
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Merle Norman
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Carter's
Clothing
OshKosh B'gosh
Clothing
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Lane Bryant
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mission.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mission is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Mission crime rates are 2,016 per 100k, which is 26% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,676 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
340 crimes per 100k C
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employment D-

The median income in Mission is $49,358 - which is 10% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$49,358 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Elstar Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mission Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DPS station
Police
Mission Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Mission Police Department
Police
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Alton Fire Department
Fire Station
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Unknown Name
Ambulance Station
Palmview Fire Department
Fire Station
Mission Fire Station No 4
Fire Station
Mission Police Substation
Police
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palmview Police Department
Police
Palmhurst Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Mission home prices are $125,600 - which is 12% lower than Texas
Home Price
$125,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Mission graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (46) D-
Castro El
Roosevelt Alternative School
Pearson El
Excellence In Leadership Academy
Marcell El
Mission J H
Leal El
Bryan El
Instituto Bilingue San Jose
Ollie O'Grady El
White J H
Agape Christian School
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
Idea North Mission Academy
Stepping Stones
Jose De Escandon El
Idea Academy Mission
Idea College Preparatory Mission
John H Shary El
Mims El
Romulo D Martinez El
Memorial Middle
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen El
Enrique Kiki Camarena El
Irene M Garcia Middle
High Schools (16) C-
Roosevelt Alternative School
Premier H S Of Mission
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Mission H S
Sharyland H S
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy
Idea College Preparatory Mission
Veterans Memorial H S
Irene M Garcia Middle
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Juan Diego Academy
Premier H S Of Palmview
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ratings B

Mission has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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Memories of Living In Mission, Texas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) I had lived in Mission, Texas for a few years before relocating to Seattle. Mission has a rich history rife with many attractions, restaurants, night clubs, golf courses and entertainment. I used to love visiting the Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, Rio Grande Valley, Mission Histo ...Read More rical Museum and the City of Mission Museum. There is a nice array of culture, arts and diversity in Mission. For a small city, Mission excels in it's community-driven atmosphere that thrives on it's education and socio-economic atmosphere that is both engaging and ever-growing. The best thing about Mission is that you can make of it what you want. It can be a rich small city with diversity or a city that doesn't satisfy your needs. It's a city that truly is dependent upon the person living there to make the best of it.

Whether you are alone, as a couple or with a family there is plenty to do and so much to enjoy seeing if you live in Mission. Mission is also a really great city to conduct business in as well as start a family. There is a kind of quality of life in Mission, Texas that makes it both comfortable and relaxing. That's if you can stand the southern desert heat! Each year, Mission has continued to grow it's city parks, streets and neighborhoods. It is a community of living that continues to thrive and flourish, despite it being a rather small city. The major fallback to living in Mission is that it is not a major city. Therefore, if you crave a lot of activity and consistency of a bustling large city, Mission is not for you. But, if you crave a smaller city with many activities to do, great food, warm climate, and above all charming people, Mission is a beautiful place to settle in and move to. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mission? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Arnulfo "Tatan" Rodriguez, JR. Park
      Unknown Name
      Astroland Park
      Astroland Park
      Baha Park
      Unknown Name
      Jose M. Lopez Park
      Catholic War Veterans Park

      Entertainment

      Border Theater
      Cinemark Tinseltown 17
      National Butterfly Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Whataburger
      Burger King
      Whataburger
      Menchie's
      Marble Slab Creamery
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mission? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mission.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mission? The cost of living in Mission is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Texas.
      Mission
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mission? Mission crime rates are 2,016, which are 26% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      2,016 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Mission? The median income in Mission is $49,358 which is 10% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $49,35811% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,60924% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Mission a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mission Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mission home prices? Mission home prices are $125,600 - which is 12% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $125,60032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84711% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mission have good schools? The Mission graduation rate is 68% - which is 13% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Mission a good place to live? Mission has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      3 total surveys

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