PrimeraTX
A town of 5,344. Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns.
What makes Primera stand out
The 2 things Primera does most differently from other towns.
Primera has grown 29.2% since 2010
4,070 people in 2010; 5,344 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Primera’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Primera. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Primera beats the Texas average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Primera | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 31.7% | 19.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Primera
Most working residents leave Primera for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harlingen (40%), Brownsville (8%) and San Benito (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Primera sell for about $267K
The median sale price was $267,000 in May 2026.
Primera’s public schools outperform 30% of Texas districts
The public schools Primera’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hesiquio Rodriguez El | PK–5 | 674 | C+ |
| Wilson El | PK–5 | 373 | B− |
High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Primera has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 51°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Primera
Primera's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 12 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
99% of working residents leave Primera for work
Where Primera’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Primera’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Primera.