Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Fox Run Subdivision, Harlingen

B

7th of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Fox Run Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
2,470
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$149,000
Household income
$59,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Fox Run Subdivision

Fox Run Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1971, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Fox Run Subdivision is B. That puts it 7th of 24 areas we grade in Harlingen, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Fox Run Subdivision

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Fox Run Subdivision

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 27% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Fox Run Subdivision report card

Each grade compares Fox Run 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 $1,180, homes cost 2.5x income.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $59,200, 3.8% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 17% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    23% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Fox Run Subdivision compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • People below the poverty line: 11%14 points lower than Harlingen (25%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 23%10 points lower than Harlingen (33%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%8 points higher than Harlingen (23%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Median rent: $1,18027% higher than Harlingen ($928)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 48%8 points lower than Harlingen (56%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 79%6 points lower than Harlingen (85%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTreasure Hills ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD0.3 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademyMiddle, South Texas ISD1.4 mi
  • DSan Benito High SchoolHigh, San Benito CISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Fox Run Subdivision

Median rent in Fox Run Subdivision is $1,180 a month, 27% higher than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $149,000, 6% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,096 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent27% higher than Harlingen$1,180$928$1,403
Median home value6% higher than Harlingen$149,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Harlingen2.5x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Harlingen41%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Harlingen48%56%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Harlingen13%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen197119881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,096
Mortgage payment
$816
Property tax
$281
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $149,000 home in Fox Run 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 income10% higher than Harlingen$59,200$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Harlingen3.8%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Harlingen11%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Harlingen31%23%34%
Average commute6% higher than Harlingen19 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Harlingen17%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Harlingen0.8%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Harlingen79%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Fox Run Subdivision

Under 1823%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6432%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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. 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. C+SteeplechaseHouston
  2. BBivins AdditionAmarillo
  3. C+DowntownCorpus Christi

Questions about Fox Run Subdivision

Is Fox Run Subdivision a good place to live?

Fox Run Subdivision is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Fox Run Subdivision?

Renters in Fox Run Subdivision pay a median of $1,180 a month, 27% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $149,000, 6% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Fox Run Subdivision?

The closest rated public schools are Treasure Hills Elementary (elementary, rated C), South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy (middle, rated A) and San Benito High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Fox Run 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.