Here's what it costs to live in Pharr, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, while the typical home is valued around $121,900. Households earn a median of $52,814 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
$52,814
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,037
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$121,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
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
80,333
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.7 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
$903
Per month
Avg Home Value
$174,800
Census ACS
January Avg
62°F
July Avg
88°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
42.6
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
70.8%
What is the cost of living index for Pharr?
The cost of living index for Pharr is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Pharr?
The median gross rent in Pharr is $1,037 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Pharr?
The median household income in Pharr is $52,814 per year.
What is the median home value in Pharr?
The median home value in Pharr is $121,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Pharr?
Air quality data for Pharr is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Pharr?
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
