Pharr, Texas

Population 73,126

Pharr is located in Hidalgo County, TX. The population is 73,126, making Pharr the 4th largest city in Hidalgo County.

There are 37 public schools in Pharr with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Pharr is low , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pharr is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pharr property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pharr include San Juan, McAllen and Alamo.

Pharr Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 37%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 47.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.5%

Crime Rate

18.07% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 66
  • Violent Crimes: 291
  • Robbery: 35
  • Burglary: 291
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

96.97% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Pharr
  • 0.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

143 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 142

Unemployment

High 8.2%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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37 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 37 K-12 public schools in Pharr, TX and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Pharr's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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3 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Pharr, TX

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364 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Pharr, TX issued 364 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 364 permits, 250 were issued for single family homes and 114 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pharr, TX issued 356 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 356 permits, 208 were issued for single family homes and 148 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $668
  • 1 Bedroom: $675
  • 2 Bedrooms: $865
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,123
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,243

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Environmental Hazards

143 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    Pharr, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Pharr, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Pharr, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 63.52°
  • February 66.78°
  • March 72.4°
  • April 78.63°
  • May 82.94°
  • June 87.1°
  • July 87.5°
  • August 89.06°
  • September 84.42°
  • October 78.12°
  • November 70.53°
  • December 61.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pharr, TX

Earthquakes
Pharr, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Pharr, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Pharr, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Pharr, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pharr, TX: $37,172

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pharr is 8.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Pharr, TX

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Pharr, TX
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