At a Glance
Median Income
$53,667
$20,485 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
Zillow: $189,206
Median Rent
$849/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
70.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Hidalgo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hidalgo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hidalgo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hidalgo residents earn a median household income of $53,667 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,485. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hidalgo is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,206. Median rent is $849/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Hidalgo reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 875/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Hidalgo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population14,250
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,707/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,667
Per Capita$20,485
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$849
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$189,206
Housing Units4,020
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property875/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault294/100K
Burglary98/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation101 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+70.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hidalgo was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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