Living in Harlingen, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlingen · Census data 2020–2024
Harlingen has 72,087 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $53,645 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $140,600, the median rent is $928/month.
Harlingen at a glance
- Population
- 72,087
- Median age
- 33.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,645State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $140,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $928/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Harlingen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Harlingen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlingen the median home value is $140,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Harlingen median household income
The median household income in Harlingen is $53,645 and the income per person is $26,512. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Harlingen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,595
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.73
Harlingen demographics
- Population
- 72,087
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 26,007
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlingen ›
Education in Harlingen
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Harlingen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlingen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Harlingen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 72,087 | $53,645 | $140,600 | $928 |
| Juarez | 196 | $21,474 | — | — |
| Las Palmas II | 808 | $45,893 | $147,300 | $858 |
| Palm Valley | 2,155 | $99,438 | $275,000 | $1,340 |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | $160,900 | $1,293 |
| Combes | 3,178 | $45,504 | $143,900 | $782 |
| Arroyo Colorado Estates | 856 | $34,250 | — | — |
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | $85,300 | $839 |
| Rangerville | 112 | $39,010 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Harlingen, TX?
The median household income in Harlingen is $53,645, 32% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harlingen?
The median home value in Harlingen is $140,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Harlingen?
The median gross rent in Harlingen is $928 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Harlingen, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Harlingen?
The median age in Harlingen is 33.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Harlingen?
The average commute to work in Harlingen is 18 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlingen?
The unemployment rate in Harlingen is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlingen?
22.6% of adults in Harlingen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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