Living in Pharr
Pharr is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 76,538 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 7%, #617 of 9,771), movers on a budget (top 7%, #839 of 12,111), first-time home buyers (top 9%, #705 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pharr
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is part of Greater McAllen, 5 km from the city centre.
- The border with Mexico is 14 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 30 min and sets around 0:46; in late June it sets around 3:28.
How Pharr ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,519 of 11,898 | #347 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #617 of 9,771 | #9 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,622 of 8,006 | #119 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,763 of 6,237 | #135 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,932 of 9,474 | #282 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #6,701 of 9,474 | #180 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 48 | #9,302 of 10,762 | #463 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #3,688 of 4,537 | #157 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #3,546 of 4,444 | #143 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 31 | #2,917 of 3,053 | #146 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,457 of 7,271 | #124 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,785 of 6,227 | #111 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,595 of 3,933 | #65 of 223 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #1,112 of 2,119 | #27 of 92 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #705 of 8,006 | #7 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #839 of 12,111 | #5 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 41 | #2,976 of 4,114 | #109 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 31 | #5,681 of 7,271 | #238 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,234 of 9,474 | #165 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #17,375 of 18,063 | #1045 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,945 of 16,523 | #900 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #14,020 of 18,063 | #854 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #11,016 of 16,523 | #443 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,671 of 21,167 | #226 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #8,177 of 12,111 | #270 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 41 | #7,361 of 12,111 | #329 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #1,969 of 4,750 | #66 of 270 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Juan (Texas) 3 km
- McAllen 5 km
- Alamo (Texas) 6 km
- Murillo Colonia 10 km
- Nurillo 10 km
- Edinburg (Texas) 12 km
- Hidalgo 13 km
- Donna 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.