Cameron County, Texas
Harlingen Real Estate and Local Guide
Harlingen is a regional hub for healthcare, retail, and birding tourism in the Rio Grande Valley, and calls itself the Capital City of the Valley.
Living in Harlingen
Nicknamed the Capital City of the Rio Grande Valley and named an All-America City in 1992. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Harlingen
- About 57% of Harlingen's housing units are owner-occupied.
- Close to 60% of homes are single-family detached houses.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Harlingen home
Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum
Original full-scale working model for the Marine Corps War Memorial, on the Marine Military Academy grounds
Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum
Five-building museum campus preserving the city's early history
Hugh Ramsey Nature Park
World Birding Center site known for tropical bird watching
Lon C. Hill Park
About 93 acres with gardens, playgrounds, and the Lon C. Hill Aquatic Center
McKelvey Park
Nearly 11-acre park with trails linking into the wider city path network
Harlingen areas to know
Treasure Hills
Established residential and golf neighborhood on the south side
Downtown Harlingen
Historic central district and recognized Texas Main Street District