Harlingen, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$308 Avg asking sale price
$4,855 Avg asking lease rate
17,383 SF Avg unit lease size
17,690 SF Avg building size for sale
7.72% Average cap rate

Harlingen's Demographic Profile

Harlingen has 25,413 households and a median income of $49,354, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 73,290
# Households 25,413
Median age 34
Median household income $49,354
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,206
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Harlingen $213 11,555 SF 7.77%
San Benito $509 14,423 SF 7.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Harlingen $208 6,233 SF
San Benito $1,119 4,324 SF
Mercedes $110 26,659 SF
Lyford $55 9,100 SF
Rio Hondo $42 1,600 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Harlingen $129 41,461 SF 8.05%
San Benito $83 23,816 SF 6.46%
Mercedes $103 8,936 SF 5.67%
Weslaco $108 77,712 SF 10.34%
Donna $151 83,329 SF 10.34%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Harlingen

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

125 N G St

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 6,984 SF Industrial Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $450,000
For Sale

925 S 77 Sunshine Strip

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 2,200 SF Retail Building
  • $365,000
For Sale

Garver Regional Headquarters

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 27,000 SF Office Building
  • 7.75% Cap Rate
  • $9,800,000
For Sale

205 N Loop 499

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 2,652 SF Retail Building
  • $550,000
For Sale

604 S 77 Sunshine Strip

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 5,658 SF Office Building
  • 7.77% Cap Rate
  • $799,900
For Sale

Plaza Colonial Condos

Harlingen, TX 78550

  • 27,254 SF Office Building
  • $415,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Harlingen pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Harlingen $308 17,690 SF
La Feria $646 2,399 SF
San Benito $483 17,210 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Harlingen alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Harlingen or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Harlingen 73,290 25,413 34 $49,354 3 11,206 2%
Combes 2,348 732 36 $46,500 3 141 -2%
La Feria 8,352 2,921 37 $36,089 3 919 5%
Santa Rosa 1,139 348 34 $28,636 3 102 -9%
San Benito 25,544 8,162 34 $35,433 3 2,926 3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Harlingen, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Harlingen

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Is Harlingen a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Harlingen offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Harlingen?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Harlingen. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Harlingen?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Harlingen. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Harlingen compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Harlingen. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Harlingen acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Harlingen, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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