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Pharr, TX

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A vibrant South Texas border community.

Affordable Suburb Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Right next door to McAllen and about an hour from Brownsville, Pharr is a mainly-suburban border city with a rich local character. Many of the local schools are excellent and the crime rate is considerably lower than many of the neighboring communities, making it a desirable location for families.

Each spring, Pharr Hub Phest draws big crowds with a fun mix of music, carnival rides, and celebrations of South Texas’ unique culture. The cost of living is fairly low, and local rent tends to be quite affordable as well. The University of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley campus is just north of town in Edinburg, making Pharr a convenient place for college students to find apartments.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Pharr, TX is $885 for a studio, $1,097 for one bedroom, $1,050 for two bedrooms, and $1,132 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pharr has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,097/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$1,957/month
1,733 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,222/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,586/month
1,623 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Aida C Escobar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

673 Students

9
out of 10

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

9
out of 10

Dr William Long Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

792 Students

8
out of 10

Carmen Anaya Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

8
out of 10

Cesar Chavez El

Public

Grades PK-5

405 Students

8
out of 10

Valley View J H

Public

Grades 6-7

483 Students

7
out of 10

Lyndon B Johnson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

5
out of 10

Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

5
out of 10

Jaime Escalante Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

566 Students

5
out of 10

Liberty Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

795 Students

4
out of 10

Psja Thomas Jefferson Echs

Public

Grades 9-12

539 Students

7
out of 10

Psja North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,176 Students

4
out of 10

Psja Southwest Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,692 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Quinta Mazatlan
  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
  • Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

Airports

  • McAllen International
  • Valley International

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