Texas Counties › Cameron County
Retiring in Cameron County, Texas
Major cities: Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito · Population 423,000 · Data last verified 2026-06-10
How does Cameron County compare for retirement? Below is every figure we track, drawn exclusively from public government sources. To see how Cameron County ranks against all 30 major Texas counties for your priorities, run the free comparison.
Compare Cameron County against 29 other counties →Taxes & Housing
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average annual property tax | $2,295 |
| Effective property tax rate | 2.25% |
| State income tax | 0% (Texas has none) |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8.25% |
| Median home value | $102,000 |
Cost of Living
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 85 |
| Housing cost index | 65 |
| Grocery cost index | 86 |
| Median household income | $40,000 |
Source: BEA RPP 2022 (Brownsville-Harlingen MSA, FRED RPPALL15180)
Healthcare
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hospitals in county | 5 |
| Average CMS hospital star rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Physicians per 100,000 residents | 220 |
| Trauma center | Yes |
Climate
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average annual temperature | 75°F |
| Average humidity | 72% |
| Extreme heat days per year (95°F+) | 125 |
| Extreme weather days per year | 40 |
| Annual rainfall | 27″ |
Economy
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% |
| Average salary | $39,000 |
| Major industries | International Trade, Tourism, Healthcare, Education |