McAllen is a continuously growing city within the Rio Grande Valley with a population of about 143,151 making it the largest city in Hidalgo County. McAllen prides itself on its diversity within the Historic, Entertainment and Art Districts. As one of the most populous cities in Texas, McAllen has found itself being a highly desirable place to visit as well as purchase real estate seeing as the cost of living is highly affordable and the city is surrounded by the arts, historic culture, and a vibrant entertainment scene along with delicious eateries, coffee shops, La Plaza Mall and highly rated hospitals and medical centers.