Neighborhood in Pharr, Hidalgo County

Living in South Pharr, Pharr

C

7th of 7areas in Pharr
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pharr overall: B-

South Pharr covers part of Pharr, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
5,880
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$95,000
Household income
$36,000
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in South Pharr

South Pharr is an area in Pharr with about 5,900 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 53% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in South Pharr

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in South Pharr

  • Higher poverty. 39% of residents live below the poverty line, against 28% across Pharr.
  • Higher unemployment. 17% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.2% across Pharr.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Pharr report card

Each grade compares South 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 B-

    Median rent $1,010, homes cost 2.6x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,000, 17% unemployed.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 13% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

South Pharr compared with Pharr

Better than Pharr

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%26 points higher than Pharr (59%)
  • Vacant homes: 6.0%6 points lower than Pharr (12%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.7%6 points higher than Pharr (1.1%)

Worse than Pharr

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%32 points higher than Pharr (43%)
  • Median household income: $36,00032% lower than Pharr ($52,814)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%12 points lower than Pharr (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACesar Chavez ElementaryElementary, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD0.3 mi
  • BJaime Escalante MiddleMiddle, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD0.6 mi
  • BPsja Southwest Early College High SchoolHigh, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in South Pharr

Median rent in South Pharr is $1,010 a month, about the same as the Pharr median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $95,000, 22% lower than the Pharr median, which means a monthly payment of about $702 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePharrTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Pharr$1,010$1,037$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Pharr$95,000$121,900$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Pharr2.6x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points higher than Pharr75%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Pharr86%59%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Pharr6.0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pharr199920011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$702
Mortgage payment
$520
Property tax
$182
Median rent, for comparison
$1,010

Based on a $95,000 home in South 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 income32% lower than Pharr$36,000$52,814$78,476
Unemployment rate10 points higher than Pharr17%7.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Pharr39%28%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Pharr7.0%19%34%
Average commute5% higher than Pharr22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Pharr13%6.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points higher than Pharr6.7%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Pharr80%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Pharr

Under 1836%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6433%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White0.7%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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. 5C+North PharrMedian rent $970
  6. 6CSugar Creek EstatesMedian rent $1,130

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CMesquite Number 4 ColoniaRoma
  2. B-CorkEl Paso
  3. C+Los Cuates South ColoniaBrownsville

Questions about South Pharr

Is South Pharr a good place to live?

South Pharr covers part of Pharr, TX, home to about 5,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Pharr?

Renters in South Pharr pay a median of $1,010 a month, about the same as the Pharr median. The median home is worth $95,000, 22% lower than the Pharr median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Pharr.

What schools serve South Pharr?

The closest rated public schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary (elementary, rated A), Jaime Escalante Middle (middle, rated B) and Psja Southwest Early College High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 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.