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Harlingen
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Harlingen is a friendly mid-sized city in the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas, known for its rich Hispanic heritage, colorful murals, and subtropical climate. The city offers a relaxed pace, acessible outdoor spaces, and is a gateway to the Gulf Coast and birdwatching havens.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
71,829
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
26.19°, -97.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,905
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
83
English
95
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
29.6°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
644 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HRL
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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