2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Harlingen, TX vs Wichita, KS

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- The median age of a home in Harlingen is 33.3% younger than the median age of a home in Wichita.
 Harlingen, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Median Home Age364842
 Median Home Cost$164,000$172,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.4%15.3%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.56.4%51.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.75.5%74.2%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$17.0$12.6$11.0
 Homes Owned49.8%51.7%57.4%
 Housing Vacant13.5%10.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.7%37.7%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Harlingen, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Average Rent$1,180$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650$670$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$730$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$920$1,000$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,350$1,620$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Harlingen, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.5%3.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%0.5%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale1.0%0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%0.4%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation4.4%0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%5.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Harlingen, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Less Than $20,0004.9%3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99911.7%2.2%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,99910.2%4.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99913.9%9.7%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,99912.1%10.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.1%20.6%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99913.5%18.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.9%17.3%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,9992.1%6.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.1%2.2%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9990.2%2.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%0.7%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.2%0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Harlingen, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 201416.6%9.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.6%9.9%13.6%
 1990 to 199916.4%12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198920.6%12.3%13.2%
 1970 to 197914.7%13.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.4%12.2%13.6%
 1950 to 19599.8%18.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.7%8.0%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier2.9%10.2%12.2%
Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 7 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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