Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Stone Pine, Harlingen

A-

3rd of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Stone Pine is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
2,140
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$262,000
Household income
$88,600
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in Stone Pine

Stone Pine is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 24 areas in Harlingen, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Stone Pine

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $88,600, 65% higher than the Harlingen median.

Cons of living in Stone Pine

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,110, 20% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Stone Pine report card

Each grade compares Stone Pine 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 $1,110, homes cost 3.0x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $88,600, 4.4% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 14 min, 11% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

Stone Pine compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%40 points higher than Harlingen (23%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 19%28 points lower than Harlingen (47%)
  • Median household income: $88,60065% higher than Harlingen ($53,645)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%18 points lower than Harlingen (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,11020% higher than Harlingen ($928)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x13% higher than Harlingen (2.6x)

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 CISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Stone Pine

Median rent in Stone Pine is $1,110 a month, 20% higher than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $262,000, 86% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,736 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent20% higher than Harlingen$1,110$928$1,403
Median home value86% higher than Harlingen$262,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Harlingen3.0x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points lower than Harlingen19%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points lower than Harlingen38%56%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Harlingen11%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen199219881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,736
Mortgage payment
$1,434
Property tax
$302
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $262,000 home in Stone Pine, 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 income65% higher than Harlingen$88,600$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Harlingen4.4%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Harlingen7.6%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher40 points higher than Harlingen62%23%34%
Average commute22% lower than Harlingen14 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Harlingen11%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Harlingen0.6%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Harlingen94%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Stone Pine

Under 1817%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6440%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White22%
Hispanic or Latino69%
Black7.1%
Asian2.8%
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. 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. A-SouthlandSan Angelo
  2. A-Quaker HeightsLubbock
  3. B+Westwood ParkHouston

Questions about Stone Pine

Is Stone Pine a good place to live?

Stone Pine is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Stone Pine?

Median rent in Stone Pine is $1,110 a month, 20% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $262,000, 86% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Stone Pine?

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 1 Census block group closest to the Stone Pine 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.