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Harlingen, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Harlingen had 2.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 33% lower than the Texas rate (3.4). Its median household earns $53,645 and the median home value is $140,600. About 72,087 people live in Harlingen.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Harlingen?
In 2025 the Harlingen Police Department reported 167 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.3 per 1,000 people. That is 33% lower than the Texas rate (3.4), and 29% lower than the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,635 (22.6 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 38% between 2021 and 2025 (268 to 167).
| Offense (2025) | Harlingen count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 167 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.21 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 123 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,635 | 22.6 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 204 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,297 | 17.9 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 134 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Harlingen changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 268 | 2,206 | 6 |
| 2022 | 234 | 2,043 | 3 |
| 2023 | 227 | 1,998 | 1 |
| 2024 | 191 | 1,959 | 1 |
| 2025 | 167 | 1,635 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Harlingen Police Department's own reports.
How does Harlingen compare with Texas?
Harlingen's median household earns $53,645 a year, 32% lower than the state figure ($78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $140,600, and half of renters pay more than $928 a month. About 72,087 people live on 40 square miles of land, roughly 1,790 per square mile. The city lies in Cameron County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Harlingen | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,087 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $53,645 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,600 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $928 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 25.1% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.1% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Harlingen?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Cameron County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Harlingen?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Harlingen city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Harlingen?
Federal school lists place 43 public and 5 private schools within Harlingen. 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Estero Llano Grande State ParK and Resaca de la Palma State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Harlingen
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Harlingen city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #351 (Harlingen), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 060 (Harlingen), Ezpawn (2 in Harlingen), First Cash Pawn (Harlingen), Gun Connection (Harlingen), Johnnys True Value Hdw (Harlingen) and Walmart #595 (Harlingen).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Harlingen city limits: Holiday Wine & Liquor (Harlingen), Party Time Liquors No. 2 (Harlingen) and Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, Spec's #119, Feldmans Valleywide Liquor, SFP Distribution (Harlingen).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Harlingen city limits: Planned Parenthood Association Of Cameron & Willacy Counties, Inc. (Harlingen).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Harlingen?
In 2025, Harlingen had 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (167 reported), 33% lower than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 22.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Harlingen?
$53,645 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Harlingen?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $140,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Harlingen?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Cameron County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Brownsville, TX (20 mi) · Edinburg, TX (30 mi) · Pharr, TX (31 mi) · McAllen, TX (34 mi) · Mission, TX (39 mi) · Corpus Christi, TX (113 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Cameron County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Harlingen city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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