Neighborhood in Pharr, Hidalgo County

Living in Sugar Creek Estates, Pharr

C

6th of 7areas in Pharr
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Pharr overall: B-

Sugar Creek Estates is a neighborhood in Pharr, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
5,250
Median rent
$1,130
Median home value
$143,000
Household income
$67,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Sugar Creek Estates

Sugar Creek Estates is a neighborhood in Pharr with about 5,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Sugar Creek Estates is C. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in Pharr, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Sugar Creek Estates

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Sugar Creek Estates

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

Sugar Creek Estates report card

Each grade compares Sugar Creek 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 B

    Median rent $1,130, homes cost 2.1x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $67,200, 7.0% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 5.9% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    35% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Sugar Creek Estates compared with Pharr

Better than Pharr

  • Median household income: $67,20027% higher than Pharr ($52,814)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%3 points lower than Pharr (38%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x8% lower than Pharr (2.3x)

Worse than Pharr

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%14 points higher than Pharr (43%)
  • People below the poverty line: 32%5 points higher than Pharr (28%)
  • 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.

  • AAllen & William Arnold ElementaryElementary, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD0.3 mi
  • BLyndon B Johnson MiddleMiddle, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD1.1 mi
  • APsja North Early College High SchoolHigh, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Sugar Creek Estates

Median rent in Sugar Creek Estates is $1,130 a month, 9% higher than the Pharr median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $143,000, 17% higher than the Pharr median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,083 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHerePharrTexas
Median rent9% higher than Pharr$1,130$1,037$1,403
Median home value17% higher than Pharr$143,000$121,900$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Pharr2.1x2.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Pharr57%43%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Pharr55%59%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Pharr9.4%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Pharr200420011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,083
Mortgage payment
$783
Property tax
$300
Median rent, for comparison
$1,130

Based on a $143,000 home in Sugar Creek 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

MeasureHerePharrTexas
Median household income27% higher than Pharr$67,200$52,814$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Pharr7.0%7.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Pharr32%28%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Pharr14%19%34%
Average commute5% higher than Pharr22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Pharr5.9%6.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Pharr0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Pharr90%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sugar Creek Estates

Under 1825%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6436%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White8.9%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Black0%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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. 7CSouth PharrMedian rent $1,010

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CMirasoles ColoniaRoma
  2. D+South LongviewLongview
  3. D+EdgebrookHouston

Questions about Sugar Creek Estates

Is Sugar Creek Estates a good place to live?

Sugar Creek Estates is a neighborhood in Pharr, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Pharr. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Sugar Creek Estates?

Renters in Sugar Creek Estates pay a median of $1,130 a month, 9% higher than the Pharr median. The median home is worth $143,000, 17% higher than the Pharr median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.3x across Pharr.

What schools serve Sugar Creek Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Allen & William Arnold Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lyndon B Johnson Middle (middle, rated B) and Psja North Early College High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Sugar Creek 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.