Housing Affordability

Low cost of living and affordable housing.

Living in Pharr, you get all the benefits of having a large city nearby without the high price tag. The median home price in Pharr is $70,000. That means that it’s easy to find a beautiful home you can afford. Residents can also take advantage of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district, which is the #1 feeder to South Texas College and the #2 feeder to UTRGV.

At the direction of the new administration, Pharr recently lowered its property tax rate to 0.654%. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the cost of living in the Rio Grande Valley region is the lowest in the state of Texas. Compared to the rest of the country, Pharr’s cost of living is 25.4% less than the national average. This allows residents in Pharr to enjoy a great lifestyle for less.

Housing Unit Summary

Living in Pharr, you get all the benefits of having a large city nearby without the high price tag. Compared to the rest of the country, Pharr’s cost of living is 25.4% less than the national average. This allows residents in Pharr to enjoy a great lifestyle for less.