Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Summerfield Estates, Harlingen

B

8th of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Summerfield Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
9,200
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$170,000
Household income
$65,700
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Summerfield Estates

Summerfield Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 9,200 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Summerfield Estates is B. That puts it 8th of 24 areas we grade in Harlingen, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Summerfield Estates

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Summerfield Estates

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

Summerfield Estates report card

Each grade compares Summerfield 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 $860, homes cost 2.6x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $65,700, 2.7% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 17 min, 11% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    30% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Summerfield Estates compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • Median household income: $65,70022% higher than Harlingen ($53,645)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%5 points higher than Harlingen (23%)
  • Vacant homes: 7.4%5 points lower than Harlingen (12%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%1 points lower than Harlingen (85%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBonham ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD0.8 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Harlingen CISD0.8 mi
  • BHarlingen High SchoolHigh, Harlingen CISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Summerfield Estates

Median rent in Summerfield Estates is $860 a month, 7% lower than the Harlingen median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $170,000, 21% higher than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,152 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent7% lower than Harlingen$860$928$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Harlingen$170,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Harlingen2.6x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Harlingen44%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Harlingen55%56%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Harlingen7.4%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen198519881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,152
Mortgage payment
$931
Property tax
$221
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $170,000 home in Summerfield 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 income22% higher than Harlingen$65,700$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Harlingen2.7%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Harlingen24%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Harlingen27%23%34%
Average commute7% lower than Harlingen17 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Harlingen11%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Harlingen1.1%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Harlingen83%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Summerfield Estates

Under 1831%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6433%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black4.3%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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. 9B-Vista VerdeMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCentral TylerTyler
  2. C+Longview HeightsLongview
  3. BLos EbanosBrownsville

Questions about Summerfield Estates

Is Summerfield Estates a good place to live?

Summerfield Estates is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Summerfield Estates?

Renters in Summerfield Estates pay a median of $860 a month, 7% lower than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $170,000, 21% higher than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Summerfield Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Bonham 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 6 Census block groups closest to the Summerfield 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.