Harlingen, TX vs Terrell, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Harlingen
79.4
#124 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Harlingen leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 24.7 min). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $50,367). Harlingen leads in crime level (7.1 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harlingen, TX | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#124) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 71,510 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,595 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $50,367 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.8 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Harlingen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.4 Score
Harlingen, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$200,595
Population
71,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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