Investment Overview

McAllen, Texas is the epicenter of the Rio Grande Valley and continues to be the largest city in not only Hidalgo County, but the Rio Grande Valley. With a population of 140,000 and a regional customer base of 10.3 million people, McAllen is an extremely, attractive venue for retailers across the nation. McAllen has continuously been ranked by Forbes and Brookings as among the Top 20 Recession Proof Cities in the Country. McAllen’s proximity and ability to attract international shoppers positions it as one of the most competitive retail destinations in Texas. Over 15 million international bridge crossings per year, help McAllen generate more retail sales per household than Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and Dallas. McAllen also has over twice the retail sales per capita than the State of Texas. This makes McAllen a powerful economic engine and the most coveted shopping destination in South Texas. McAllen also accounts for more than half of the sales taxes generated by all of Hidalgo County.