At a Glance
Median Income
$49,884
$19,835 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $165,451
Median Rent
$990/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
1,156/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
14.0% smoking rate
How Pharr Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pharr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pharr a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pharr residents earn a median household income of $49,884 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,835. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pharr is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,451. Median rent is $990/month, with 27.7% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Pharr reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,156/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Pharr hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pharr has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population79,809
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density3,302/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,884
Per Capita$19,835
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$990
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$165,451
Housing Units26,751
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property1,156/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation92 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Pharr was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.