Harlingen is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 65028 residents.. The poverty rate of Harlingen is 26.1%, which is 86% higher than national average. The typical household in Harlingen earns $43003 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 56.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Harlingen, only 77% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Harlingen remained 5.7%, which is 21% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Harlingen, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Harlingen is 75, which is 25% lower than national average. Median home value in Harlingen is $92000 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Harlingen remained $43003, which is 36% lower than national average.