McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Peñitas, TX
About Peñitas
Peñitas (pop. 6,460 in the 2020 census; est. 6,568 in 2024) is a small city southwest of Mission, close to the Rio Grande and Anzalduas County Park. Its history is unusually deep for the Valley — founded in the mid-1500s era of Spanish settlement. Today it's a quiet residential community of modest single-family homes, with riverfront parkland and prime birding habitat minutes away.
Home prices in Peñitas
The median list in Peñitas is $239,000.
Top places in Peñitas
- Anzalduas County Park — riverfront park with dam views and birding (white-tailed hawk shown in the Commons photo below).
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Quiet residential streets near the Rio Grande.
Schools in Peñitas
Public schools: La Joya Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Peñitas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Peñitas, TX?
The median list in Peñitas is $239,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Peñitas, TX?
Commute details vary by neighborhood. - Which school district serves Peñitas, TX?
Peñitas is served by La Joya Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.