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Unfortunately, the subprime mortgage
crisis has caused dramatic changes in the lending climate. Many lending
institutions have suffered tremendous losses and as a result have
tightened their lending standards drastically. Whereas it used to be
very, very easy to meet the requirements in order to get approved, it is
now much more difficult with most lenders.
When searching for a mortgage lender
in Harlingen, it is important to
find one that not only offers the lowest rates, but also has not
tightened lending standards to the point that only a tiny percentage of
applicants will qualify.
Harlingen Texas
Overview & Statistics
Harlingen Overview
As of 2007, Harlingen's population is 64,202 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.53 percent.
The median home cost in Harlingen is $147,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.21 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Harlingen's cost of living is 20.80% Lower than the U.S. average.
Harlingen public schools spend $5,139 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Harlingen.
The unemployment rate in Harlingen is 4.60 percent (U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Harlingen jobs have Increased by 0.45 percent.
Harlingen Climate
Harlingen, TX, gets 27 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 69.
On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Harlingen, TX. The July high is around 95 degrees. The January low is 49. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 22 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Harlingen Housing
The median home value in Harlingen, TX, is $147,200. Home appreciation is -1.21% over the last year. The median age of Harlingen, TX, real estate is 25 years.
Harlingen, TX Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 31.89% of the Harlingen, TX, population. 17.92% of houses and apartments in Harlingen, TX, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Harlingen Crime
Harlingen, TX, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Harlingen, TX, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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