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Crime in Harlingen summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harlingen. Key points include:
There were 2,125 total crimes in Harlingen in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harlingen is 2,976.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harlingen is 257.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harlingen is 2,718.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harlingen is 40.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Harlingen Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harlingen / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,125 | 2,976.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 184 | 257.7 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 40.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 143 | 200.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,941 | 2,718.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 246 | 344.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,475 | 2,066.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 220 | 308.2 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Harlingen summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harlingen. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harlingen is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harlingen is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harlingen is $197,377.
The median income in Harlingen is $53,645.
Harlingen's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harlingen Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harlingen | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harlingen, TX Weather
The average high in Harlingen is 84.3° and the average low is 64.2°.
There are 40.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 25.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harlingen |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 25.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Harlingen Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harlingen
The current population in Harlingen is 72,087. The population has increased 12.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72,087 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 71,669 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 71,497 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 71,124 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 65,028 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 65,129 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 65,449 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 65,444 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 65,634 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 65,801 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 65,677 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 65,296 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 64,947 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 64,716 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 64,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harlingen
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Harlingen is:
13.9% White with 10,021 White residents.
1.5% African American with 1,112 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 732 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 140 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 534 Two Or More residents.
82.3% Hispanic with 59,314 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.9% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 82.3% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harlingen
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Harlingen is 50.3% female with 36,283 female residents.
Harlingen is 49.7% male with 35,803 male residents.
| Gender | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harlingen for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Harlingen completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Harlingen completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Harlingen completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Harlingen completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Harlingen completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Harlingen completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Harlingen completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Harlingen completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Harlingen completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harlingen, Texas
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6.0% of households in Harlingen earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Harlingen earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Harlingen earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Harlingen earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Harlingen earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Harlingen earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Harlingen earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Harlingen earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Harlingen earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Harlingen earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
