Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Bandera Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
J&B's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
D'Arte Centre
Theatre Arts
Schaub Art Studio
Art Gallery
Harlingen Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
J. Lewis Boggus Stadium
Stadium
Cinemark Movies 10
Cinema
Cinemark 16
Cinema
Creasey's Bowl
Bowling Alley
HCISD Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (47) D-
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Schoolhouse Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
I-69 Sports Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (11) B
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen
Community Centre
Palm Valley Gymnastics & Dance
Gym
Harlingen Municipal Auditorium
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
La Sierra Event Center
Community Centre
Florence E. King Athletic Center
Gym
Colonel Philip J. Yeckel Memorial Auditorium
Community Centre
Boxing Gym
Gym
Weight Gym
Gym
Junior Varsity Gym
Gym
Groceries (6) F
A Piece of Cake by Ybarra's
Bakery
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (57) A+
Centennial Park
Park
Lt. George Gutierrez Jr. Park
Park
Bowie Park
Park
Travis Park
Park
Harlingen City Lake Park
Park
Liberty Gardens Park
Park
Vestal Park
Park
Lon C. Hill Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Harlingen Field
Park
CB Wood Park
Park
Fair Park
Park
Victor Park
Park
Revere Park
Park
Harlingen Rotary Bark Park
Park
Harlingen Thicket World Birding Center
Park
Hunter Park
Park
Wood Park
Park
McKelvey Park
Park
Arroyo Park
Park
Bonham Park
Park
Pendleton Park
Park
Rangerville Park
Park
McCullough Park
Park
Dixieland Park
Park
Shops (83) A+
Jackson Street Antiques
Furniture
Armando's Tuxedos
Clothing
Antiques & Collectables
Furniture
Quelle Boutique
Fashion
Luxe Boutique
Fashion
Ab's Fine Things
Furniture
Alexandre's Jewelry & Watch Repair
Fashion
Antique & Artisans Emporium
Furniture
Flowers by Jesse
Florist
Roberts Jewelry
Fashion
Aaron's
Furniture
Trinh's Floreria
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Jonny's True Value
Home Improvement
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Pumpd Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
The Paw Pantry
Pets
Lather and Retreat Salon
Hairdresser
Who's Next Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Just for Babies
Clothing
Flexi
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Harlingen.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Harlingen is 77/100 - which is 17% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Harlingen crime rates are 3,147 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Texas
Property Crime
2,823 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
323 crimes per 100k C+
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employment D-

The median income in Harlingen is $43,003 - which is 21% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$43,003 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (31)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Valley Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harlingen Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Harlingen Police Departmant
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rodeo Dental
Dentist
Agua Dental
Dentist
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harlingen Fire Station #7
Fire Station
Valley Day and Night Clinic
Clinic
Harlingen Family Dentistry
Dentist
Harlingen Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Harlingen Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
Harlingen Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Rio Grande State Center
Hospital
Su Clinica Familiar
Clinic
UT Health RGV Multispecialty
Doctor
UT Health RGV Surgery & Women's Specialty
Doctor
VA Health Care Center at Harlingen
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Harlingen home prices are $92,000 - which is 36% lower than Texas
Home Price
$92,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Harlingen graduation rate is 70% - which is 11% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% F
Elementary Schools (31) A+
New Pathways Center
Travis El
Bowie El
Jefferson El
St Anthony Catholic School
Zavala El
Coakley Middle
Austin El
Crockett El
Houston El
Vernon Middle
Memorial Middle
Lamar El
Tech High
Calvary Christian School
St Albans Episcopal Day School
Bonham El
Secondary Alter Ctr
Montessori Academy
Long El
Ben Milam El
Keys Acad
Treasure Hills El
Gutierrez Middle
Lee H Means El
High Schools (10) F
Cameron Co J J A E P
Edna Tamayo House
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
Secondary Alter Ctr
Keys Acad
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
Early College H S
Marine Military Academy
Cameron Co J J A E P
Cameron Co J J A E P
Hester Juvenile Detent
Cameron Co J J A E P
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Midvalley Academy-San Benito Charter H S
Southwest Key
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ratings F

Harlingen has an overall rating of 37% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes D
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nothing good happens in harlingen 1 rating By mystery10845 ( Mar 17, 2017) Harlingen is the worst place in the world, nothing good to see and nothing good to do! no one wants to live there, and if they do live there its probably not by choice! ...Read More Read Less
Harlingen, TX - Your Average Community 2 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I visited Harlingen, TX last year as I was driving back from Mexico. It seemed to be a quaint Dutch town and while it was not a bad experience, it was lacking in attractions and unique entertainment.

As a supporter of the troops I did very much enjoy seeing the Iwo Jima Memoria ...Read More l. It was a pleasurable experience and it was very fascinating to see.

When looking for food in Harlingen, I highly recommend the Mexican bakeries in town. Not being from a place so near Mexico, I had never been to a Mexican bakery, but the food as unique and quite excellent to say the least. Other than the bakeries, I was disappointed with the lack of restaurants and especially quality ones.

If you do find yourself in Harlingen, South Padre Island is a short drive away. This is a gorgeous island that is perfect for anyone looking to relax. The beaches and water look like they leapt out of a magazine. It is well worth the visit and you will be sure to have quite a bit of fun while there. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harlingen? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      Lt. George Gutierrez Jr. Park
      Bowie Park
      Travis Park
      Harlingen City Lake Park
      Liberty Gardens Park
      Vestal Park
      Lon C. Hill Park

      Entertainment

      D'Arte Centre
      Schaub Art Studio
      Harlingen Community Theatre
      J. Lewis Boggus Stadium
      Cinemark Movies 10
      Cinemark 16
      Creasey's Bowl
      HCISD Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Church's Chicken
      Whataburger
      Wingstop
      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      KFC
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Harlingen? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Harlingen.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harlingen? The cost of living in Harlingen is 77/100 - which is 17% lower than Texas.
      Harlingen
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harlingen? Harlingen crime rates are 3,147, which are 15% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,147 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Harlingen? The median income in Harlingen is $43,003 which is 21% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $43,00322% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,21332% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Harlingen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Rio Grande State Center
      Harlingen Medical Center
      Valley Baptist Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      UT Health RGV Multispecialty
      UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty
      UT Health RGV Surgery & Women's Specialty

      A+ Housing

      What are Harlingen home prices? Harlingen home prices are $92,000 - which is 36% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $92,00050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74821% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Harlingen have good schools? The Harlingen graduation rate is 70% - which is 11% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Harlingen a good place to live? Harlingen has an overall rating of 37% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      12 total surveys

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