Neighborhood in Harlingen, Cameron County

Living in Valor at Harlingen, Harlingen

B+

6th of 24areas in Harlingen
Overall score 72 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Harlingen overall: C+

Valor at Harlingen is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 24 areas we score in Harlingen. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.0 mi

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

Population
1,330
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$62,000
Household income
$56,100
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
23%
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What it's like to live in Valor at Harlingen

Valor at Harlingen is a neighborhood in Harlingen with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly rented (77% of homes) and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for Valor at Harlingen is B+. That puts it 6th of 24 areas we grade in Harlingen, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Valor at Harlingen

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

Cons of living in Valor at Harlingen

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,170, 26% higher than the Harlingen median.
  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 25% across Harlingen.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Valor at Harlingen report card

Each grade compares Valor at Harlingen 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 $1,170, homes cost 1.1x income.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $56,100, 0% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 12% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    31% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    23% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Valor at Harlingen compared with Harlingen

Better than Harlingen

  • Home value to income: 1.1x58% lower than Harlingen (2.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%20 points lower than Harlingen (47%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%17 points higher than Harlingen (23%)

Worse than Harlingen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 23%33 points lower than Harlingen (56%)
  • People below the poverty line: 37%12 points higher than Harlingen (25%)
  • Median rent: $1,17026% higher than Harlingen ($928)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLamar ElementaryElementary, Harlingen CISD1.3 mi
  • AMoises Vela MiddleMiddle, Harlingen CISD0.7 mi
  • AHarlingen H S - SouthHigh, Harlingen CISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Valor at Harlingen

Median rent in Valor at Harlingen is $1,170 a month, 26% 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 $62,000, 56% lower than the Harlingen median, which means a monthly payment of about $505 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHarlingenTexas
Median rent26% higher than Harlingen$1,170$928$1,403
Median home value56% lower than Harlingen$62,000$140,600$283,800
Home value to income58% lower than Harlingen1.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Harlingen27%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Harlingen23%56%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Harlingen6.2%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Harlingen200719881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$505
Mortgage payment
$339
Property tax
$165
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $62,000 home in Valor at Harlingen, 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 income5% higher than Harlingen$56,100$53,645$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Harlingen0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Harlingen37%25%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Harlingen40%23%34%
Average commute9% higher than Harlingen19 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Harlingen12%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Harlingen0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Harlingen90%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Valor at Harlingen

Under 1827%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6423%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Black0%
Asian2.9%
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. 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. BCentral WeslacoWeslaco
  2. C+Central Mineral WellsMineral Wells
  3. C+Central Copperas CoveCopperas Cove

Questions about Valor at Harlingen

Is Valor at Harlingen a good place to live?

Valor at Harlingen is a neighborhood in Harlingen, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th 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 Valor at Harlingen?

Renters in Valor at Harlingen pay a median of $1,170 a month, 26% higher than the Harlingen median. The median home is worth $62,000, 56% lower than the Harlingen median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Harlingen.

What schools serve Valor at Harlingen?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated B), Moises Vela Middle (middle, rated A) 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 Valor at Harlingen 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.