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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 has multiple pop-up produce marketplaces throughout the neighborhood.
The population of La Homa is approximately 12,000.
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Lower taxes than neighboring McAllen
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.
La Homa has a variety of stucco-style frame homes.
A grey modern-style home located in La Homa Crossing.
A modern-style home located in La Homa Crossing.
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Served by La Joya ISD
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.
Palmview Municipal Park has multiple trails and basketball courts.
Proximity to Palmview Municipal Park
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.
Good food and tunes along Interstate 2
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.
Las Palmas Carniceria is a family owned supermarket in La Homa.
Las Palmas Carniceria offers a variety of pork, chicken and beef.
Michocana Ice Cream is a family owned business located in the south side of La Homa.
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A walking trail at Palmview Municipal Park. Events are often held here.
Reach McAllen in a matter of minutes
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.
Palm trees line the side of the street.
Local events in La Homa and McAllen's nearby parade
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.
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Parks in this Area
Nell Tolle Park
Bentsen State Park
Jaycee Park
Palmview Municipal Park
Sylvia Vela Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
McAllen International
22 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.328 Reviews
3.0Niche User
8/11/2014Niche Review
I love living hear because i know all my neighbors and there friendly!
4.0Niche User
10/20/2015Niche Review
I believe that this is a good place to live because although I don't live there anymore I loved it growing up. It is a very family orientated neighborhood with a lot of Hispanic tradition. It is very safe and police are always patrolling to make sure that everyone is safe. Not to mention that there are two schools on the main road.
3.0Niche User
3/22/2016Niche Review
There have been some recent cases where crime have been alarming, since they happen close to a frequent manner
4.0Niche User
6/1/2015Niche Review
Whatever foods your craving, you can make sure you'll be able to find it at any restaurant there is.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
La Homa
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Homa, Mission sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in La Homa, Mission over the last 12 months is $232,470, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great location! This piece of land is ready for a subdivision or a business. It is a total of 8.93 acres. It has a block built home from the 80s that can be converted into an office. It is surrounded by new residential subdivisions and Commercial. Located on Bentsen Palm Dr., between 1 & 2 Mile. High traffic area!
Great location! This piece of land is ready for a subdivision or a business. It is a total of 8.93 acres. It has a block built home from the 80s that can be converted into an office. It is surrounded by new residential subdivisions and Commercial.Located on Bentsen Palm Dr., between 1 & 2 Mile. High traffic area!
Our apartments at 5840 N Bentsen Palm Drive are located between 3 and 5 mile line, near Palmview. Schools are nearby. Nice quiet community with very spacious apartments. The refrigerator and the Stove are included, as well as connections for the washer and dryer. Has a small backyard. Applicant must meet requirements of verified income of at least $2000 per month and have
Our apartments at 5840 N Bentsen Palm Drive are located between 3 and 5 mile line, near Palmview. Schools are nearby. Nice quiet community with very spacious apartments. The refrigerator and the Stove are included, as well as connections for the washer and dryer. Has a small backyard. Applicant must meet requirements of verified income of at least $2000 per month and have
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,810
Median Age
29
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,162
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
45.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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