Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Country Estates, Harlingen

A-

1st of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Country Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park1.5 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library3.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,260
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$212,000
Household income
$77,100
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in Country Estates

Country Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 35% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 24 areas in Harlingen, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Country Estates

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $77,100, 44% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Country Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,220, 31% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Country Estates report card

Each grade compares Country Estates with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,220, homes cost 2.8x income.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $77,100, 1.3% unemployed.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 231 violent crimes per 100k, 2,298 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 13% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    27% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Country Estates compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%26 points lower than Harlingen (47%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.6%24 points lower than Harlingen (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%24 points higher than Harlingen (56%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Vacant homes: 29%17 points higher than Harlingen (12%)
  • Median rent: $1,22031% higher than Harlingen ($928)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x5% higher than Harlingen (2.6x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BStuart Place ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD1.1 mi
  • AMoises Vela MiddleMiddle, Harlingen CISD0.1 mi
  • AHarlingen H S - SouthHigh, Harlingen CISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Country Estates

Median rent in Country Estates is $1,220 a month, 31% higher than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $212,000, 51% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,367 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent31% higher than Harlingen$1,220$928$1,403
Median home value51% higher than Harlingen$212,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than Harlingen2.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Harlingen21%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Harlingen80%56%63%
Vacant homes17 points higher than Harlingen29%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen199319881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,367
Mortgage payment
$1,160
Property tax
$207
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $212,000 home in Country Estates, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median household income44% higher than Harlingen$77,100$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Harlingen1.3%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line24 points lower than Harlingen0.6%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Harlingen37%23%34%
Average commute10% lower than Harlingen16 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Harlingen13%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Harlingen0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Harlingen95%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Country Estates

Under 1827%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6443%
65 and over5.7%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Harlingen

  1. 2A-Palm Vista EstatesMedian rent $1,150
  2. 3A-Stone PineMedian rent $1,110
  3. 4B+Wildwood SubdivisionMedian rent $1,000
  4. 5B+Russell EstatesMedian rent $1,090
  5. 6B+Valor at HarlingenMedian rent $1,170
  6. 7BFox Run SubdivisionMedian rent $1,180
  7. 8BSummerfield EstatesMedian rent $860
  8. 9B-Vista VerdeMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Central VidorVidor
  2. A-Minnesota TerracePharr
  3. A+Shary Springs SubdivisionMission

Questions about Country Estates

Is Country Estates a good place to live?

Country Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Country Estates?

Median rent in Country Estates is $1,220 a month, 31% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $212,000, 51% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Country Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Stuart Place Elementary (elementary, rated B), Moises Vela Middle (middle, rated A) and Harlingen H S - South (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Country Estates name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.