Hidalgo County, Texas
Penitas Real Estate and Local Guide
Penitas is a small city in southwestern Hidalgo County about ten miles northwest of McAllen, whose name means 'little stones' and whose roots trace to Spanish colonial settlement along the Rio Grande. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Penitas best.
About the area
Living in Penitas, TX
Local tradition and a state historical marker trace the settlement to the Spanish colonial era, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the Rio Grande Valley.
The housing market
Homes in Penitas
- About 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 74.4% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $175,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Penitas home
Penitas Historical Marker
Marker commemorating the community's colonial-era founding and continuous habitation
Penitas Cemetery
Historic cemetery tied to the area's Spanish colonial founding families, with two Union Army Civil War veterans interred
Penitas Veterans Memorial Park
City community park with an event pavilion and recreation facilities
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.