Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
13%
Pharr, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,062
Population
87,159
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A vibrant South Texas border community.
Affordable
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Suburb
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Schools
Sitting just across the Rio Grande from Reynosa, Mexico, Pharr gives you the feel of two countries woven into one South Texas city. Bordered by McAllen to the west and Edinburg to the north, Pharr puts you in the middle of the Rio Grande Valley's most active corridor. Daily life here moves at a relaxed pace, with local parks, shopping centers, and a dining scene that leans heavily on the bold flavors of South Texas and northern Mexico. Getting around is easy, and the proximity to McAllen means big-city amenities are always within reach.
The rental landscape in Pharr offers solid options at accessible price points, from single-story apartment communities to spacious townhomes suited for roommates or those who want extra room to spread out. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sits just north of the city in Edinburg, drawing a steady stream of renters looking for convenient off-campus living. Each spring, Hub Phest brings the community together with live music, carnival rides, and a full celebration of South Texas culture that captures exactly what makes this corner of the Lone Star State feel like home.
Explore the City
Plenty of shopping centers are located off Interstate 2 in the heart of Pharr.
A variety of modern one and two story style homes can be found in the neighborhood Pharr.
Interstate 2 runs thru Pharr and provides easy access to the surrounding metropolitan areas.
New apartment communities are expanding Pharr's housing options.
The Pharr International Bridge connects The United States to Mexico.
Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center has multiple gravel walking trails throughout.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,894
Average: $59,674
Education
12,693
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
35,921
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pharr has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pharr, TX is $999 for a studio, $1,062 for one bedroom, $1,079 for two bedrooms, and $1,162 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pharr has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,062/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$1,979/month
497 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,107/month
780 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,667/month
514 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pharr, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
405 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Allen & William Arnold Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
586 Students
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
IDEA College Preparatory Pharr
Public
Grades 6-12
771 Students
Valley View Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
483 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
483 Students
IDEA College Preparatory Pharr
Public
Grades 6-12
771 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
539 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,176 Students
PSJA Southwest Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,692 Students
PSJA Sonia M Sotomayor High School
Public
Grades 9-12
47 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quinta Mazatlan
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
Airports
- McAllen International
- Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.