Cameron County
MyTownView tracks 18 municipalities in Cameron County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
18Municipalities
334,345Residents
27Articles
31Meetings (30d)
$58,714Avg. Median Income
$171,767Avg. Home Value
Recent News
27Apr 15AFR taps Fluor for FEED at new refinery in Brownsville, TexasBrownsvilleApr 14Human smuggling attempt ends in deadly crash near Brownsville; 2 facing charges, records showBrownsvilleApr 13Toddler involved in Los Fresnos crash dies toxicology results pendingLos FresnosApr 11$78 million Lotto Texas ticket purchased in Brownsville still unclaimed, set to expireBrownsvilleApr 10Water rates to rise for East Rio Hondo membersRio HondoMar 30Drought conditions drive alligator into Los Fresnos neighborhoodLos FresnosMar 12First US oil refinery in 50 years planned for BrownsvilleBrownsvilleMar 11New hydrogen refinery being built in BrownsvilleBrownsvilleMar 7Footage, new records show what led to ICE shooting of San Antonio man on South Padre Island last yearSouth Padre IslandMar 4$1 million flood relief project set to begin in Laguna VistaLaguna VistaFeb 18FHP finds Texas semi-truck driver dead in Santa Rosa CountySanta RosaDec 27Suspect killed following officer-involved shooting in Harlingen identifiedHarlingenDec 9La Feria police: Man killed following officer-involved shooting was driving stolen vehicleLa FeriaSep 27Santa Rosa sugar mill reopening in effort to restore Texas' sugarcane industrySanta RosaSep 26Commissioner Miller backs Santa Rosa Sugar in effort to resurrect Texas's sugarcane legacySanta Rosa
Meetings
31Recent
Apr 15Board of Public WorksHarlingenVideoApr 15Board of Public WorksSan BenitoVideoApr 14City CouncilLos FresnosVideoApr 8Board of AdjustmentsSan BenitoAgendaApr 7City CommissionSan BenitoAgendaApr 7April 2026 Community Development CorporationLos FresnosVideoApr 3Let's Talk Harlingen Season 2: Episode 5: Insights on District 4 with Commissioner Frank MoralesHarlingenVideoApr 2City CouncilSan BenitoVideoRankings in Cameron County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los FresnosCameron | +1.4% |
| 2 | PrimeraCameron | +1.2% |
| 3 | La FeriaCameron | +1.0% |
| 4 | BrownsvilleCameron | +0.6% |
| 5 | HarlingenCameron | +0.6% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PrimeraCameron | 9.7 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | BrownsvilleCameron | 18.9 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | La FeriaCameron | 20.0 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | Los FresnosCameron | 20.5 total crimes per 1k |
| 5 | San BenitoCameron | 24.1 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HarlingenCameron | 0.33% |
| 2 | BrownsvilleCameron | 0.36% |
| 3 | PrimeraCameron | 0.36% |
| 4 | Los FresnosCameron | 0.39% |
| 5 | San BenitoCameron | 0.39% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HarlingenCameron | 64 / 100 |
| 2 | BrownsvilleCameron | 60 / 100 |
| 3 | PrimeraCameron | 60 / 100 |
| 4 | Los FresnosCameron | 56 / 100 |
| 5 | San BenitoCameron | 56 / 100 |
Municipalities
Bayview
Pop. 887Income $135,685Homes $313,100
Town (Board of Trustees)
Brownsville
Pop. 189,177Income $52,130Homes $139,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Combes
Pop. 3,178Income $45,504Homes $143,900
Town (Board of Trustees)
Harlingen
Pop. 72,087Income $53,645Homes $140,600
City (Mayor-Council)
Indian Lake
Pop. 962Income $25,982Homes $65,400
Town (Board of Trustees)
La Feria
Pop. 6,891Income $45,081Homes $106,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Laguna Vista
Pop. 3,673Income $63,632Homes $255,900
Town (Board of Trustees)
Los Fresnos
Pop. 8,291Income $61,938Homes $152,200
City (Mayor-Council)
Los Indios
Pop. 948Income $45,179Homes $63,500
Town (Board of Trustees)
Palm Valley
Pop. 2,155Income $99,438Homes $275,000
City (Mayor-Council)
Port Isabel
Pop. 5,111Income $32,222Homes $182,600
City (Mayor-Council)
Primera
Pop. 5,344Income $80,116Homes $160,900
Town (Board of Trustees)
Rancho Viejo
Pop. 2,849Income $90,714Homes $264,500
Town (Board of Trustees)
Rangerville
Pop. 112Income $39,010Homes $53,800
Village (President-Trustee)
Rio Hondo
Pop. 1,865Income $35,682Homes $104,000
City (Mayor-Council)
San Benito
Pop. 24,709Income $43,639Homes $85,300
City (Mayor-Council)
Santa Rosa
Pop. 3,215Income $36,780Homes $67,400
Town (Board of Trustees)
South Padre Island
Pop. 2,891Income $70,472Homes $516,900
Town (Board of Trustees)