How many renters in Harlingen, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.2% (±5.5 points) of renting households in Harlingen, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.2% (±5.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harlingen
| Share of income spent on rent | Harlingen | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±3.3 points) | 14.4% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±3.0 points) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±2.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.9 points) | 40.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Harlingen against Cameron County, its state and the nation
| Harlingen | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.2% (±5.5 points) | 49.9% (±2.8 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.9 points) | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±2.2 points) | 29.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,364 (±$2,622) | $34,595 (±$1,664) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $928 (±$40) | $912 (±$25) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Harlingen, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cameron County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cameron County, Harlingen ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 700 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Harlingen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | — | 47.2% (±5.5 points) | — |
| Palm Valley | 3.6 mi | 16.8% (±17.0 points) | Lower |
| Primera | 4.0 mi | 16.0% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
| Combes | 4.2 mi | 53.9% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Benito | 5.4 mi | 60.9% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Hondo | 7.8 mi | 76.1% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Feria | 8.3 mi | 65.2% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 9.1 mi | 53.8% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer (community) | 9.4 mi | 100.0% (±78.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palm Valley, TX (16.8%), Primera, TX (16.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | South Padre Island | 56.6% (±46.6 points) |
| 10 | Combes | 53.9% (±48.4 points) |
| 11 | Santa Rosa | 53.8% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Laureles | 51.1% (±49.6 points) |
| 13 | Los Indios | 48.5% (±43.6 points) |
| 14 | Brownsville | 48.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 15 | Harlingen | 47.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 16 | Cameron Park | 40.3% (±22.3 points) |
| 17 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 30.8% (±71.1 points) |
| 18 | Rancho Viejo | 29.2% (±18.1 points) |
| 19 | Laguna Vista | 24.7% (±37.4 points) |
| 20 | Bayview | 22.2% (±126.7 points) |
| 21 | Palm Valley | 16.8% (±17.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Cameron County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Harlingen
Are renters in Harlingen rent-burdened?
47.2% of renting households in Harlingen pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Harlingen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harlingen, TX spends 28.7% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlingen city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlingen city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harlingen city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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