Neighborhood in Pharr, Hidalgo County

Living in North Pharr, Pharr

C+

5th of 7areas in Pharr
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pharr overall: B-

North Pharr covers part of Pharr, TX, home to about 22,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
22,190
Median rent
$970
Median home value
$104,000
Household income
$46,900
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in North Pharr

North Pharr is an area in Pharr with about 22,200 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for North Pharr is C+. That puts it 5th of 7 areas we grade in Pharr, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in North Pharr

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 North Pharr

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

North Pharr report card

Each grade compares North Pharr 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 $970, homes cost 2.2x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $46,900, 6.5% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 214 violent crimes per 100k, 1,086 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 6.3% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    40% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

North Pharr compared with Pharr

Better than Pharr

  • Median rent: $9706% lower than Pharr ($1,037)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x4% lower than Pharr (2.3x)

Worse than Pharr

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%12 points lower than Pharr (59%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%5 points higher than Pharr (43%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%5 points lower than Pharr (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDaniel Ramirez ElementaryElementary, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD0.5 mi
  • ACathey MiddleMiddle, McAllen ISD1 mi
  • AMemorial High SchoolHigh, McAllen ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in North Pharr

Median rent in North Pharr is $970 a month, 6% lower than the Pharr median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $104,000, 15% lower than the Pharr median, which means a monthly payment of about $724 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePharrTexas
Median rent6% lower than Pharr$970$1,037$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Pharr$104,000$121,900$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Pharr2.2x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Pharr48%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Pharr47%59%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Pharr16%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pharr199220011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$724
Mortgage payment
$569
Property tax
$155
Median rent, for comparison
$970

Based on a $104,000 home in North Pharr, 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

MeasureHerePharrTexas
Median household income11% lower than Pharr$46,900$52,814$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Pharr6.5%7.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Pharr29%28%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Pharr14%19%34%
Average commute3% higher than Pharr22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Pharr6.3%6.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Pharr0.8%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Pharr86%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Pharr

Under 1830%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6433%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White5.3%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black0%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Pharr

  1. 1A-Minnesota TerraceMedian rent $1,150
  2. 2BNortheast PharrMedian rent $1,270
  3. 3B-Southwest PharrMedian rent $1,000
  4. 4B-Central PharrMedian rent $1,080
  5. 6CSugar Creek EstatesMedian rent $1,130
  6. 7CSouth PharrMedian rent $1,010

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-ChaconLaredo
  2. CUrbana VistaEdinburg
  3. CCentral AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about North Pharr

Is North Pharr a good place to live?

North Pharr covers part of Pharr, TX, home to about 22,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Pharr?

Renters in North Pharr pay a median of $970 a month, 6% lower than the Pharr median. The median home is worth $104,000, 15% lower than the Pharr median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Pharr.

What schools serve North Pharr?

The closest rated public schools are Daniel Ramirez Elementary (elementary, rated C), Cathey Middle (middle, rated A) and Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 18 Census block groups in this part of Pharr that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.