If you’re looking for a smart way to invest or a beautiful place to live, we recommend looking for real estate in Cameron County. There are lots of reasons to consider Cameron County, from its cost of living to its inviting atmosphere!
If you’re looking for land for sale in Harlingen or another Cameron County town, SRC Land can help with their decades of real estate and land development expertise!
1. The Results Are In!
The results are in, and US News has found that there are lots of things to love about Cameron County! Cameron County ranks higher than the rest of the country in some key areas that fall into three categories: education, health equity, and opportunities.
Education
The high school graduation rate is almost 5 percent higher than the national median, and racial disparity in education is half the national median. Cameron County also blows past the national average regarding Children Meeting Standards in Grade 4 ELA, 73 percent to 52 percent for the nation. Access to public education is also stellar in Cameron County, outpacing the national standard by nearly 10 percent.
Health Equity
Cameron County also ranks well when it comes to health equity, scoring a 3 compared to the national 16 on the Air Toxics Exposure Disparity Score, and falling at a .01 on the Premature Death Disparity Index compared to the national score of .07. On both indexes, a lower score indicates less disparity in health equity between racial groups.
Opportunities
Cameron County ranks .10 higher than the nation when it comes to the diversity of job opportunities in the area. This means that there are a wide number of industries represented in the county.
2. So Many Things to Do
According to Yelp, Cameron County has some pretty great things to do!
The Sea Turtle is an aquarium located on South Padre Island that has a 5-star rating on Yelp and loads of adorable turtles! Black Dragon Cruises near Port Isabel also boasts a 5-star rating and allows Texans and tourists to live out a pirating adventure!
Bobz World in Los Fresnos has lots of things to do: with mini-golf, laser tags, dinosaurs, and astronauts, what else could you ask for? Maybe dolphins, I suppose, but you could find them nearby with The Original Dolphin Watch or the South Padre Island Dolphin Research and Sealife Nature Center, both of which are in Cameron County!
If you’re done looking at aquatic animals, you might want to spend some time with your furry friends. Well, Dean Porter Park is a lovely, Yelp 5-star park that’s the perfect place to take your dog for a walk or your family for a picnic. Or, if you want to do something a bit more wild, you could go to the Gladys Porter Zoo to see the lions, gorillas, flamingos, and so many more!
3. Cost of Living and Housing
For the more pragmatically minded, Cameron County has its perks. Most importantly, you’ll save big on the cost of living.
According to the Brownsville Economic Development Council, the cost of living in the Brownsville area is 10 percent lower than the U.S. average, and in Harlingen, the cost of living is a whopping 26 percent lower than the national average.
According to the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, the cost of housing in Harlingen is 45 percent lower than the national average.
4. Cameron County Has Great Places to Live
Niche uses crime statistics, public schooling, job opportunities, cost of living, and availability of local amenities to determine the best places to live in counties across the country. This information comes from the U.S. Census, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among other sources.
According to Niche, Palm Valley is the best place to live in Cameron County. Home of the Harlingen Country Club, this part of town has an excellent overall grade of A–which is followed by Rancho Viejo with another A score–but education does rank slightly lower. Harlingen ranks third, and Combes, Laguna Vista, Primera, Los Fresnos, and South Padre Island follow, each of them receiving a B ranking as some of the best places to live in Cameron County.
5. You Can Find Land For Sale in Harlingen with SRC Land
If you’re interested in investing in real estate in Cameron County, you can rely on the expertise of SRC Land to find the perfect lot or home for you. SRC Land’s experts Scot Campbell and Kevin Campbell have over 60 years of experience between them, helping buyers find land they can afford. One key component of that is seller-financing which our company provides to meet our clients needs.
If you’re looking for real estate in Cameron County, reach out to SRC Land to find the perfect place for your family today.
