Harlingen, Texas · ZIP 78550

Harlingen — ZIP 78550

Harlingen (78550) scores 54/100 — Fair for Harlingen. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $178K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency37%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby22

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100

Typical home value$178K

Median rent$1,072/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$178K

Median Rent

$1,072/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,287

Violent Crime

1,432

Property Crime

6,855

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cameron County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
LEE H MEANS EL	PK–05	730	59%	63%
HARLINGEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS	08–12	448	57%	92%
BOWIE EL	PK–05	335	57%	57%
STUART PLACE EL	PK–05	578	48%	58%
HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S	09–12	353	45%	87%
ZAVALA EL	PK–05	332	42%	52%
BONHAM EL	PK–05	504	41%	59%
LONG EL	PK–05	475	40%	46%
MEMORIAL MIDDLE	06–08	705	37%	49%
TRAVIS EL	PK–05	294	37%	47%
BEN MILAM EL	PK–05	389	32%	37%
HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY	PK–08	291	32%	52%
CROCKETT EL	PK–05	234	32%	52%
COAKLEY MIDDLE	06–08	687	30%	43%
TREASURE HILLS EL	PK–05	758	29%	50%
HARLINGEN H S	09–12	2,433	28%	17%
HOUSTON EL	PK–05	420	27%	43%
AUSTIN EL	PK–05	295	27%	57%
VERNON MIDDLE	06–08	631	26%	46%
LAMAR EL	PK–05	401	23%	39%
JEFFERSON EL	PK–05	259	22%	37%
HCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY	PK–KG	255	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

54,169

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78550 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78550 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78550 is approximately $178K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78550 in Harlingen has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.