City of Pharr, Texas

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Information on Pharr, Hidalgo County

The City of Pharr is located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Pharr at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Pharr City HALL, Hidalgo County

Pharr City Hall's addressPharr Pharr Municipal Building
PO Box 1729
Pharr, TX 78577-1632
United States
Phone number of Pharr City Hall+1 956-702-5335
Pharr, TX emailNot available
Pharr official websitepharr-tx.gov
Mayor of PharrLeo Palacios
Hidalgo County, Texas: Vital Records Pharr vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Texas birth certificate online

Common questions about Pharr

What county is Pharr TX in?

Pharr, TX is located in Hidalgo County

Where is Pharr, Texas ?

Pharr is located in Hidalgo County within the southern part of Texas, United States. It sits in the Rio Grande Valley, near the Mexico border. Pharr is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area, just east of McAllen and northwest of the International Bridge with Reynosa, Mexico.

What is the cost of living in Pharr TX ?

The cost of living in Pharr, Texas (Hidalgo County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $150,000 for a home. Transportation expenses are low, with gas prices around $3.00 per gallon. Groceries are modest, with an average monthly bill of about $300, making it a budget-friendly place to live.

Pharr administrative division

Pharr building department, TX

If you’re planning a construction project in Pharr, TX, obtaining the necessary permissions is your first step to ensuring everything is in compliance with local regulations. In Pharr, you can request a building permit at the city's Engineering Department, located at City Hall. It's advisable to contact their office directly to gather detailed information on the associated costs, required documentation, and expected processing times. By reaching out, you’ll ensure a smoother application experience and avoid any potential delays in your project timeline.
OfficePharr Building Department
CityPharr
StateTexas
Address118 S Cage Blvd, 2nd Floor, Pharr, TX 78577
Phone956-402-4242
Websitehttps://pharr-tx.gov/departments/building-permits/

Demography of Pharr

Name of Pharr inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population70 400 inhabitants46 / 432
Population density in Pharr3 008,8 pop/sq mi (1 161,7 pop/km²)

Pharr City (TX) statistics

Pharr TX Median household income$47,201
Pharr TX Poverty rate30.6%
Pharr TX Unemployment rate8.5%
Pharr TX Educational attainment73.5%

Events nearby

Amanda Miguel2025-05-24 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
La Fragua Dance Studio Recital 2025-05-25 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
David Bisbal - Back In The Usa 20252025-05-31 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
Natalia Lafourcade - Cancionera Tour2025-06-03 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
Novus Dance Presents - Swan Lake: A World of Broadway2025-06-07 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
Brincos Dieras2025-06-14 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen
Brincos Dieras2025-06-15 at McAllen Performing Arts CenterMcAllen

List of Passport Facilities in Pharr, TX

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Pharr, TX
Name Street Phone number
CITY OF MCALLEN-DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE221 SOUTH 15TH STREET9566811450
MCALLEN DOWNTOWN STATION406 S 12TH STREET9569949800
MCALLEN POST OFFICE620 EAST PECAN BOULEVARD9569711701
HIDALGO POST OFFICE920 EAST COMA AVENUE9568438685
MISSION POST OFFICE901 NORTH FRANCISCO AVENUE9565851481
DONNA POST OFFICE509 N SALINAS BOULEVARD9564643443
EDINBURG TX POST OFFICE410 SOUTH JACKSON ROAD9563833866
CITY OF EDINBURG SECRETARY415 W UNIVERSITY DRIVE9563888205
HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK100 NORTH CLOSNER9563182200
CITY OF ALTON509 SOUTH ALTON BOULEVARD9564320760
WESLACO POST OFFICE109 NORTH BORDER AVENUE9569687412
ELSA POST OFFICE706 EAST EDINBURG AVENUE9562621611
PENITAS POST OFFICE500 TOM GILL ROAD9565854655
LA FERIA POST OFFICE201 WEST FIRST STREET9567971812
COMBES POST OFFICE21659 S BUSINESS HIGHWAY 779564253235

Top 3 most popular banks in Pharr

There are 9 bank branches in Pharr.
International Bank of Commerce is the most popular bank in Pharr with 2 branch offices, followed by Lone Star National Bank with 2 branch offices and then PlainsCapital Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Pharr:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
International Bank of Commerce2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Lone Star National Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PlainsCapital Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Vantage Bank Texas1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of South Texas1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Pharr administrative numbers

Pharr City code4857200
Pharr City postcode78577

Toponymy and translation of Pharr

Japanese: ファーKorean: 파르Russian: Фарр
Chinese: 法尔  

Transportation modes in Pharr

Airport
McAllen Miller International Airport 2.4 miles
Valley International Airport 34.1 miles
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 51.5 miles

Pharr territory

Pharr area23,40 sq mi (60,60 km²)
Pharr altitude98 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 26.171
Longitude: -98.2001
Latitude: 26° 10' 16'' North
Longitude: 98° 12' 0'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Cities twinned with Pharr
Mexico San Luis PotosíMexico Dolores Hidalgo
Natural parksPharr isn't part of a natural park

What is Pharr close to?

Nearby cities include: San Juan, McAllen, Alamo and Hidalgo
McAllenSan JuanSan Juan
McAllenNeighbouring townsSan Juan
HidalgoHidalgoWeslaco
San Juan 3.3 milesMcAllen 4.4 milesAlamo 5.1 miles
Hidalgo 5.4 milesGranjeno 6.8 milesMission 7.8 miles
Palmhurst 8.4 milesDonna 9.2 milesMexico Reynosa 9.2 miles
Edinburg 10.2 milesAlton 10.8 milesPalmview 11.9 miles
Weslaco 13.2 milesMexico Río Bravo 14.4 milesElsa 15.5 miles
Penitas 16 milesProgreso 16 milesProgreso Lakes 16.5 miles
Edcouch 17 milesMercedes 17.8 milesLa Joya 17.9 miles

Distance between Pharr and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1323 milesHouston : 303 milesPhiladelphia : 1636 miles
Phoenix : 977 milesSan Antonio : 228 miles closestSan Diego : 1227 miles
Dallas : 466 milesSan Jose : 1582 milesJacksonville : 1047 miles
Indianapolis : 1170 milesSan Francisco : 1655 milesAustin : 287 miles
Columbus : 1297 milesFort Worth : 460 milesCharlotte : 1205 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Pharr, TX

Elementary schools in Pharr

Aida C Escobar Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 804

Allen & William Arnold Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 646

Berta S Palacios Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 575

Carmen Anaya Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 379

Cesar Chavez Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 461

Daniel Ramirez Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 552

Dr William Long Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 871

Geraldine Palmer Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 649

Graciela Garcia Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 548

Henry Ford Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 796

Hidalgo Park Elementary

District of Hidalgo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 383

Idea Academy Pharr

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 842

Jc Kelly Elementary

District of Hidalgo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 411

Kelly-Pharr Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 735

Psja Early Start

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 805

Raul Longoria Elementary

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 661

Valley View Elementary

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 470

Valley View North Elementary

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 516

Valley View South Elementary

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 364

Vanguard Picasso

District of Vanguard Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 511

Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 451

Middle schools in Pharr

Jaime Escalante Middle

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 648

Kennedy Middle

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 665

Liberty Middle

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 988

Lyndon B Johnson Middle

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1005

Valley View 5th Grade Campus

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 5
Students : 311

Valley View J H

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 7
Students : 662

High schools in Pharr

College Career & Technology Academy

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 12, Highest grade : 12
Students : 173

Premier H S Of Pharr

District of Premier High Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 172

Psja North Early College High School

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2154

Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 100

Psja Southwest Early College High School

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1812

Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College High School

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 671

Valley View High School

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1175

Alternative schools in Pharr

Buell Central Daep

District of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 87

Idea College Preparatory Pharr

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 770

Valley View Early College Campus

District of Valley View Independent School District
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 9
Students : 585

Vanguard Rembrandt

District of Vanguard Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1386

Private schools in Pharr

Grace Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 31

The Pharr Oratory Of St Philip Neri School System

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 449

Leisure and activities in Pharr surrounding area

Golf course
Tropic Star ParkTierra Del Sol Golf Club
McAllen Country Club
to McAllen 1.9 miles		Palm View Municipal Golf Course
to McAllen 4.2 miles
Club at Cimarron
to Mission 6 miles		Alamo Country Club
to Alamo 6.1 miles
Ebony Golf Course
to Edinburg 8.1 miles		Shary Municipal Golf Course
to Mission 8.3 miles
Los Lagos Golf Club
to Edinburg 8.4 miles		Meadow Creek in the Valley - Seven Oaks Golf Course
to Mission 9.5 miles