Cameron County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
423,192 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,334 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area
4
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area
6
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 63
Mar 1 0 68
Apr 1 0 74
May 2 0 80
Jun 2 0 84
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 85
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 69
Dec 1 0 61

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 34, TX State Senate District 27, TX State House District 37, TX
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Schools

Palmer-Laakso El
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Los Fresnos Hs
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lopez-Riggins El
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Liberty Memorial Middle
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Valley Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Harlingen Medical Center
13 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Valley International Airport
14 miles, NW • 1 star
McAllen Miller International Airport
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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