Central, LA vs Harlingen, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Harlingen
79.4
#124 nationally
Harlingen leads in walk score (34 vs 7). Harlingen leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $50,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Harlingen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 71,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $200,595 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $50,367 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+5.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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C+
79.4 Score
Harlingen, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$200,595
Population
71,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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