Living in Harlingen, TX
Harlingen SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
9
Harlingen, TX Crime Report
3,064
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,676.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
82.06%
Above National Average
Above National Average
Harlingen, TX Cost Of Living
74
Harlingen's Overall Cost Of Living
Harlingen's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Harlingen, Texas Info Snack
Harlingen (/hrlndn/ HAR-lin-jin) is a city in Cameron County in the central region of the Rio Grande Valley of the southern part of the U.S. state of Texas, about 30 miles (48 km) from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The city covers more than 40 square miles (104 km2) and is the second largest city in Cameron County, as well as the fourth largest in the Rio Grande Valley. As of the 2010 census the city had a population of 64,849, for a growth rate of 12.5% since the 2000 census. It is the city with the least expensive cost of living in the United States.
Population
65,449
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
30.2%
Median Home
$83,500
Median Income
$38,800
Median Rent
$729
Harlingen, TX Photos
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Map Of Harlingen, TX
Population over time in Harlingen
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 65,449 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 65,444 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 65,634 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 65,801 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 65,677 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 65,296 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 64,947 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 64,716 | 0.8% |
| 2009 | 64,186 | - |
| Crime/100k | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 415.1 | 410.9 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 76.3 | 98.4 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 261.0 | 256.6 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 4261.0 | 2367.2 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 694.4 | 410.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3452.1 | 1713.1 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 114.5 | 243.2 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Harlingen
| Race | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 42.3% | 61.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 81.5% | 39.2% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Harlingen, Texas
| Income | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.2% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.3% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% |
Gender in Harlingen
| Gender | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harlingen for adults over 25
| Education | Harlingen | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Harlingen
Overall User Rating
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S**t I live in Harlingen and the RGV is not that bad.
