What are the schools like in Primera, TX?

School district data for Primera is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Primera?

The median household income in Primera, TX is $61,108 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Primera, TX?

Primera has an average high temperature of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Primera, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Primera, TX affordable or expensive?

Primera's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Primera is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $115,700 and the median rent is $906 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Primera, TX?

Primera has a violent crime rate of 94.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 169.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Primera, TX a Good Place to Live?

Primera is a small town of 5,219 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,108 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Primera stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Primera is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Primera city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.2

Primera's overall cost of living index is 85.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Primera costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Primera, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$115,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$906	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,108	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Primera's violent crime rate is 94.0 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.0 /100k

Property Crime

169.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Primera, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Primera sees average highs of 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Primera, TX
Average High — January	71.7°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Primera, TX	National Avg
Population	5,219	—
Median Age	30.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palm Valley, TX 1 mi Las Palmas II, TX 2 mi Juarez, TX 2 mi Combes, TX 2 mi Harlingen, TX 4 mi

Primera vs Other Cities

Primera, TX vs Palm Valley, TX Primera, TX vs Las Palmas II, TX Primera, TX vs Juarez, TX Primera, TX vs Combes, TX Primera, TX vs Harlingen, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Primera, TX affordable or expensive?

Primera's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Primera roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $115,700 and median rent is $906/month.

What is the crime rate in Primera, TX?

Primera's violent crime rate is 94.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 169.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Primera?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Primera, TX a good place to live?

Primera, TX has a population of 5,219, a median household income of $61,108, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Primera?

Primera averages 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Primera?

The population of Primera, Texas is 5,219 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Primera?

Key numbers for living in Primera: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $115,700, median household income $61,108, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Primera side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.