Housing by town in Cameron County, Texas
Cameron County, Texas has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $912 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $733 in 2015–2019 (+24.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bayview has the highest median gross rent ($2,250) and La Paloma the lowest ($666).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $912 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 34.8%
- Median household income
- $52,601
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Cameron County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview | $2,250 | 6.0% | $135,685 | $313,100 | $4,481 |
| Brownsville | $923 | 38.3% | $52,130 | $139,900 | $2,349 |
| Cameron Park | $760 | 40.9% | $36,089 | $74,800 | $796 |
| Combes | $782 | 11.3% | $45,504 | $143,900 | $1,924 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | — | 8.7% | $45,505 | $68,800 | $651 |
| Harlingen | $928 | 43.9% | $53,645 | $140,600 | $2,059 |
| Indian Lake | $1,036 | 32.2% | $25,982 | $65,400 | $1,171 |
| La Feria | $1,037 | 29.2% | $45,081 | $106,900 | $1,215 |
| La Paloma | $666 | 16.0% | $59,840 | $82,400 | $1,476 |
| Laguna Vista | — | 15.6% | $63,632 | $255,900 | $3,489 |
| Laureles | $873 | 18.6% | $34,771 | $152,400 | $1,102 |
| Los Fresnos | $989 | 38.0% | $61,938 | $152,200 | $2,816 |
| Los Indios | $819 | 15.6% | $45,179 | $63,500 | $1,179 |
| Palm Valley | $1,340 | 19.5% | $99,438 | $275,000 | $4,176 |
| Palmer (community) | — | 27.5% | $18,675 | — | $1,304 |
| Port Isabel | $748 | 40.0% | $32,222 | $182,600 | $2,833 |
| Primera | $1,293 | 24.5% | $80,116 | $160,900 | $2,131 |
| Rancho Viejo | $1,392 | 34.3% | $90,714 | $264,500 | $4,455 |
| Rice Tracts | — | 0.0% | $133,472 | $241,000 | $3,143 |
| Rio Hondo | $691 | 41.8% | $35,682 | $104,000 | $1,519 |
| San Benito | $839 | 34.0% | $43,639 | $85,300 | $1,286 |
| Santa Rosa | $919 | 49.2% | $36,780 | $67,400 | $806 |
| South Padre Island | $1,521 | 30.2% | $70,472 | $516,900 | $6,293 |
| South Point | — | 0.0% | $49,779 | $86,300 | $761 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
How the places in Cameron County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Cameron County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,530 | 362 | 8,317 | 1,970 | 422,243 | 13 of 17 |
| 2024 | 1,548 | 366 | 7,937 | 1,876 | 423,032 | 13 of 17 |
| 2025 | 1,422 | 331 | 6,771 | 1,577 | 429,272 | 15 of 17 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cameron County recorded 1,422 violent and 6,771 property crimes, 331 and 1,577 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cameron County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Police Department | 193,321 | 783 | 2,955 |
| Cameron County Sheriff's Office | 95,770 | 253 | 818 |
| Harlingen Police Department | 72,282 | 167 | 1,662 |
| San Benito Police Department | 24,680 | 50 | 614 |
| Los Fresnos Police Department | 8,667 | 62 | 126 |
| La Feria Police Department | 7,079 | 26 | 110 |
| Primera Police Department | 5,493 | 12 | 28 |
| Port Isabel Police Department | 5,259 | 18 | 160 |
| Laguna Vista Police Department | 3,857 | 1 | 12 |
| Combes Police Department | 3,287 | 7 | 29 |
| Rancho Viejo Police Department | 2,871 | 1 | 6 |
| Rio Hondo Police Department | 2,389 | 9 | 19 |
| Santa Rosa Police Department | 2,344 | — | — |
| South Padre Island Police Department | 2,077 | 33 | 226 |
| Palm Valley Police Department | 1,340 | 0 | 6 |
ZIP codes in Cameron County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78521 | 87,380 | $889 | $99,700 | $44,509 | 39.7% |
| 78520 | 64,740 | $865 | $146,000 | $50,116 | 39.8% |
| 78526 | 60,012 | $1,095 | $185,000 | $70,565 | 30.8% |
| 78550 | 53,335 | $900 | $131,100 | $49,007 | 49.5% |
| 78586 | 50,964 | $796 | $87,200 | $45,575 | 25.8% |
| 78552 | 42,332 | $1,113 | $169,300 | $69,811 | 24.7% |
| 78566 | 25,110 | $891 | $154,300 | $60,187 | 25.0% |
| 78559 | 12,169 | $1,038 | $103,800 | $49,383 | 28.5% |
| 78578 | 10,016 | $749 | $196,200 | $51,880 | 25.4% |
| 78593 | 5,455 | $898 | $85,100 | $48,649 | 29.5% |
| 78583 | 5,236 | $698 | $161,900 | $51,453 | 21.0% |
| 78575 | 4,575 | $1,085 | $249,500 | $71,765 | 44.0% |
| 78597 | 2,935 | $1,521 | $527,200 | $68,421 | 29.4% |
| 78592 | 677 | — | $76,700 | — | 0.0% |
| 78535 | 425 | $778 | $107,300 | $39,000 | 26.5% |
| 78567 | 323 | — | $56,700 | — | 17.8% |
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Questions about Cameron County
What is the crime rate in Cameron County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cameron County recorded 331 violent and 1,577 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,422 violent and 6,771 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cameron County has the highest rent?
Bayview has the highest median gross rent, $2,250 (±$941) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cameron County has the lowest rent?
La Paloma has the lowest median gross rent, $666 (±$600) a month.
What is the median rent in Cameron County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Cameron County is $912 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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