Pharr, Texas

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Southwest McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.9

C+

out of 100

Overview

Pharr is a Texas city with a population of approximately 80,410, part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $163,130. Median household income is $45,016.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 80,410 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $163,130 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $45,016 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.2 minutes
  • Part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

80,410

Source: Census ACS

$163,130

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$45,016

Source: Census ACS

21.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

85 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hidalgo County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 104,517
Republican 110,760
Leans R+2.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 76/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.9

Location

Pharr, TX (26.1771, -98.1870)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.