Pharr, TX vs Plum, PA
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.
Pharr
78.9
#154 nationally
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.1). Pharr leads in walk score (33 vs 13). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $45,016).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pharr, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,410 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,130 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $45,016 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.3 |
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78.9 Score
Pharr, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$163,130
Population
80,410
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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