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Hidalgo, TX

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Population
15,376
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
104 ft
Median Home Value
$163,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$842/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,441
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Hidalgo

Sitting right on the Rio Grande across from Reynosa, Mexico, Hidalgo offers a small-town atmosphere with deep South Texas roots. Home to roughly 14,000 residents, it has a welcoming, bilingual community feel where daily life is closely connected to border culture. Commuters also love the quick drive north into McAllen, making it easy to reach major shopping centers, dining, and healthcare while coming home to a quieter pace of life.

Hidalgo ISD Administration Building, Hidalgo, Texas

Local families are served by the Hidalgo and Valley View school districts, which feature neighborhood campuses and early college programs. When it comes to entertainment, the city hosts Payne Arena, a major venue that pulls in big concerts, sports, and touring family events from across the Rio Grande Valley. With its rich history and close proximity to neighboring cities, Hidalgo makes a practical and friendly spot to settle down in South Texas.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+98.8rating

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