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Pharr, Texas

city · Hidalgo County

At a glance

80,333
Population
$121,900
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$163,130
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,037/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$52,814
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
11.83%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost30% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates70.8%
College graduates18.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pharr Economic Development Corporation
Pharr EDC is an economic development organization focused on attracting new businesses, increasing local employment, and expanding awareness of opportunities in Pharr, Texas. It notes offering services, incentives, grants, and programs to meet the needs of businesses.
region Rio South Texas Economic Council
COSTEP, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, is a nonprofit organization established in 1972 to attract and retain investment, support local businesses, and drive competitiveness through public-private partnerships, international collaboration, and government engagement. It encompasses the Rio South Texas Region and promotes cross-border collaboration and regional economic development.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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