At a Glance
Median Income
$55,891
$26,217 per capita
Home Value
$125,700
Zillow: $195,234
Median Rent
$893/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
417/100K
4,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 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
3.0 / 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 $55,891 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,217. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlingen is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,234. Median rent is $893/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Harlingen reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,814/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Harlingen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlingen has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population71,669
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,891
Per Capita$26,217
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,700
Rent$893
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$195,234
Housing Units29,221
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent417/100K
Property4,814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary677/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Harlingen was founded in 1904.
The median home in Harlingen was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Valley International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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