Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Estrellita Subdivision, Harlingen

C+

18th of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Estrellita Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (9 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
$2,160
Median home value
$222,000
Household income
$83,200
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Estrellita Subdivision

Estrellita Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Estrellita Subdivision is C+. That puts it 18th of 24 areas we grade in Harlingen, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Estrellita Subdivision

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $83,200, 55% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Estrellita Subdivision

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,160, 133% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.2% across Harlingen.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Estrellita Subdivision report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,160, homes cost 2.7x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $83,200, 10% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 16% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    41% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

Estrellita Subdivision compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • Median household income: $83,20055% higher than Harlingen ($53,645)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%21 points lower than Harlingen (47%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%14 points lower than Harlingen (25%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Median rent: $2,160133% higher than Harlingen ($928)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 41%8 points higher than Harlingen (33%)
  • Unemployment rate: 10%5 points higher than Harlingen (5.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABen Milam ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD0.9 mi
  • BCoakley MiddleMiddle, Harlingen CISD1.6 mi
  • AHarlingen H S - SouthHigh, Harlingen CISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Estrellita Subdivision

Median rent in Estrellita Subdivision is $2,160 a month, 133% higher than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $222,000, 58% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,311 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent133% higher than Harlingen$2,160$928$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Harlingen$222,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Harlingen2.7x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Harlingen26%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Harlingen70%56%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Harlingen5.2%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen200519881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,311
Mortgage payment
$1,215
Property tax
$96
Median rent, for comparison
$2,160

Based on a $222,000 home in Estrellita Subdivision, 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 income55% higher than Harlingen$83,200$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Harlingen10%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Harlingen11%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Harlingen24%23%34%
Average commute4% lower than Harlingen17 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Harlingen16%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Harlingen0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Harlingen90%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Estrellita Subdivision

Under 1832%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6431%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race6.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Harlingen

  1. 1A-Country EstatesMedian rent $1,220
  2. 2A-Palm Vista EstatesMedian rent $1,150
  3. 3A-Stone PineMedian rent $1,110
  4. 4B+Wildwood SubdivisionMedian rent $1,000
  5. 5B+Russell EstatesMedian rent $1,090
  6. 6B+Valor at HarlingenMedian rent $1,170
  7. 7BFox Run SubdivisionMedian rent $1,180
  8. 8BSummerfield EstatesMedian rent $860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CNorthwestCorpus Christi
  2. C+BorderlandEl Paso
  3. C+West BrownsvilleBrownsville

Questions about Estrellita Subdivision

Is Estrellita Subdivision a good place to live?

Estrellita Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Estrellita Subdivision?

Renters in Estrellita Subdivision pay a median of $2,160 a month, 133% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $222,000, 58% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Estrellita Subdivision?

The closest rated public schools are Ben Milam Elementary (elementary, rated A), Coakley Middle (middle, rated B) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Estrellita Subdivision 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.