Apartments for rent in Harlingen, TX

The town of Harlingen, Texas is home to just over 65,000 residents. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population. At an average age of just under 35, the city's population is younger than most cities in Texas. Most residents own their homes in Harlingen, and 42% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $742/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Texas. Over the course of a year, renters in Harlingen will save around $3,400 compared to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Harlingen: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 13% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Harlingen workers earn an average annual income of around $52,000, less than the Texas average. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Among residents older than 25 in Harlingen, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, shorter than most cities in Texas, Harlingen residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 34% of residents, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.