Here's what it costs to live in Harlingen, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, while the typical home is valued around $140,600. Households earn a median of $53,645 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$53,645
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$928
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$140,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$773
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$866
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,047
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,414
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
72,087
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$935
Per month
Avg Home Value
$107,550
Census ACS
January Avg
62°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.1
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
77.4%
What is the cost of living index for Harlingen?
The cost of living index for Harlingen is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Harlingen?
The median gross rent in Harlingen is $928 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Harlingen?
The median household income in Harlingen is $53,645 per year.
What is the median home value in Harlingen?
The median home value in Harlingen is $140,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Harlingen?
Air quality data for Harlingen is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Harlingen?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
