Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 14,250 people. With a population of 14,250, Hidalgo is a small town. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 24.0%, which is higher than I expected. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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oaklandsoul2023
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to LA it's better than expected.
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Kennedy Roberts
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
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Eva Williams
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Isaiah Hall
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Caleb Carter
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 46, moved here 1 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Highland and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Road conditions need improvement
3. The community vibe situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Highland: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Miami, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Autumn Scott
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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grace_runner
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Indian places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Autumn Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Grayson Peterson
I'm a chef and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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