Pharr
- Suburb of McAllen, TX
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Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade C minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$85,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$828
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault158.4national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape67.9national 40.7
- Robbery33.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary206.1national 500.1
- Theft1,179national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft139.5national 284
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Working in Pharr
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$39,606
National
$69,021Places to Work in Pharr
Top Public Schools Serving Pharr
- grade A+
South Texas ISD Science Academy
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 356 reviews
- grade A+
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
- Rating 4.93 out of 5 76 reviews
- grade A+
South Texas ISD Health Professions
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 364 reviews
- grade A
Achieve Early College High School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 243 reviews
- grade A
South Texas ISD World Scholars
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 184 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Pharr
- grade A+
San Juan Diego Catholic Regional High School
- Rating 4 out of 5 10 reviews
- grade A
Valley Christian Heritage School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
South Texas Christian Academy
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A minus
Macedonian Christian Academy
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B+
The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
- Rating 3.21 out of 5 19 reviews
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Pharr Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 155 reviews
I wholeheartedly recommend others to visit Pharr, TX and like me, fall in love with its unique charm. Located in the southernmost tip of Texas, the city of Pharr offers a vibrant blend of Texan and Mexican American culture, and warm hospitality. As a current resident, I have the pleasure of immersing myself in the captivating atmosphere found throughout the city, and rich history that can be found at the Pharr Memorial Library where they offer information showcasing the city's history and contributions to Texas. My experience with the city of Pharr, TX has been nothing short of extraordinary. The city's cultural diversity, historic significance, and culinary delights from traditional Tex-Mex cuisine to vibrant seafood dishes have made a lasting impression on me. By focusing on infrastructure development with the enhancement of road network, public transportation and sustainable practices Pharr has the potential to unlock even greater possibilities for residents and future visitors.
I would like to see changes to the drainage system because it's inconvenient every time it rains slightly. I do like how welcoming the community is, and I have rarely seen rude or hateful people.
Pharr is a great place for your children to get an education. There are a number of excellent, highly rated schools in the local public school system. There are also a number of charter school systems that have been highly rated nationally.
Pharr also has a wide variety of restaurants, stores and parks. It is also just the right size!
Pharr also has a wide variety of restaurants, stores and parks. It is also just the right size!