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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Wyatt S.

Thinking about relocating to Harlingen from Cleveland

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes...

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Nicholas Peterson

Affordable areas near Harlingen?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has ...

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Nora W.

Moving to Harlingen -what should I know?

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. Let me know your thoughts.

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Natalie Jimenez

Moving to Harlingen -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Los Angeles and Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are h...

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Angel

Housing in Harlingen compared to Atlanta

Hello, Born and raised here. Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. You can expect to pa...

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Robert J.

Internet providers in Harlingen?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public t...

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oaklandrider2024

Working remotely from Harlingen

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor area...

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Anna W.

Harlingen is underrated, change my mind

So, Just moved here 11 months ago and With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me kno...

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Jackson J.

Best coffee shops in Harlingen?

Been living here since 2013. Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $125,700 on average. The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is def...

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Eliana

Best apartments in Harlingen under ?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $125,700 on average. Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. It's chan...

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Wyatt S.

Remote worker thinking about Harlingen

So, The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Wyatt S.

Top 5 things I love about Harlingen

Hey, I'm originally from New York and The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $55,891 in Harlingen. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Evelyn W.

What's it really like living in Harlingen?

So, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

5 replies 25 upvotes living
Eliana

Remote worker thinking about Harlingen

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do?

1 replies 4 upvotes moving
Natalie Jimenez

Moving from Houston to Harlingen next month

Hey, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $55,891 in Harlingen. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system var...

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Angel

Cost of living reality check -Harlingen

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $125,700 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are...

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Clara

Relocating to Harlingen, TX -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of communit...

2 replies 19 upvotes moving
Robert Moore

Harlingen is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated. There's a growing tech scene which...

2 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Ethan P.

Best coffee shops in Harlingen?

We have two kids and Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system...

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Quinn Gomez

How is Harlingen for outdoor activities?

Hello, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $55,891 in Harlingen. With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots?

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Clara

Living in Harlingen -the reality

Hey, The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in ne...

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Anna W.

Starting a business in Harlingen?

Random thought, We have two kids and Rent is about $893/month for a decent place. With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $125,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 ...

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nola_sadie

Best coffee shops in Harlingen?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 3 months ago and The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $893 for rent here. It's a very c...

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emmett_chef

Harlingen is underrated, change my mind

So, Household incomes average around $55,891 in Harlingen. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots?

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Quinn Gomez

Anyone regret moving to Harlingen?

Hey folks, Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do?

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Brian R.

Best restaurants in Harlingen?

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think i...

1 replies 24 upvotes qa
Mia

Just moved to Harlingen, any tips?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $55,891, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $125,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $893 for rent here...

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Brian R.

Anyone else love living in Harlingen?

First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and Poverty rate is 19.9%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

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Mia

Best neighborhoods to rent in Harlingen?

Random thought, Just moved here 16 months ago and With a population of 71,669, Harlingen is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $55,891 in Harlingen. Crime rate is something to consider -Harlingen sits at 416.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,669 people. Homes are goi...

5 replies 18 upvotes housing
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