Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Secluded Acres, Harlingen

C

21st of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Secluded Acres is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
3,340
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$168,000
Household income
$52,600
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in Secluded Acres

Secluded Acres is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1998, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 21st of 24 areas in Harlingen, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Secluded Acres

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Secluded Acres

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Secluded Acres report card

Each grade compares Secluded Acres 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 $1,040, homes cost 3.2x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $52,600, 7.4% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 9.2% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    39% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Secluded Acres compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • People below the poverty line: 20%5 points lower than Harlingen (25%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.8%4 points higher than Harlingen (2.0%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Home value to income: 3.2x22% higher than Harlingen (2.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%9 points lower than Harlingen (56%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%7 points lower than Harlingen (23%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLong ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD0.7 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Harlingen CISD1.7 mi
  • BHarlingen High SchoolHigh, Harlingen CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Secluded Acres

Median rent in Secluded Acres is $1,040 a month, 12% higher than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $168,000, 19% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,096 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent12% higher than Harlingen$1,040$928$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Harlingen$168,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Harlingen3.2x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Harlingen50%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Harlingen47%56%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Harlingen13%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen199819881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,096
Mortgage payment
$920
Property tax
$176
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $168,000 home in Secluded Acres, 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 incomeAbout the same as Harlingen$52,600$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Harlingen7.4%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Harlingen20%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Harlingen15%23%34%
Average commute10% higher than Harlingen20 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Harlingen9.2%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Harlingen5.8%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Harlingen84%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Secluded Acres

Under 1825%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino78%
Black0%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race0%

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. C+College HeightsMcAllen
  2. C+Los AmoresLaredo
  3. CSouthmostBrownsville

Questions about Secluded Acres

Is Secluded Acres a good place to live?

Secluded Acres is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Secluded Acres?

Median rent in Secluded Acres is $1,040 a month, 12% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $168,000, 19% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Secluded Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Long Elementary (elementary, rated B), Memorial Middle (middle, rated B) and Harlingen High School (high, rated B). 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 Secluded Acres 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.