At a Glance
Median Income
$227,438
$95,246 per capita
Home Value
$717,900
Zillow: $727,931
Violent Crime
69/100K
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.3%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Harlingen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harlingen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harlingen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harlingen residents earn a median household income of $227,438 , which is 203% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,246. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlingen is $717,900 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,931. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Harlingen reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 926/100K.
Education
85.7% of adults in Harlingen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlingen has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population697
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$227,438
Per Capita$95,246
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$717,900
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$727,931
Housing Units140
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property926/100K
Health
Obesity20.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.1%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+60.7%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Harlingen was built in 1980.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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