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Weslaco, TX

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Population
44,203
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
78 ft
Median Home Value
$140,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$967/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,551
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityPharr, Texas13 miles away · 80,830 residents.

About Weslaco

Weslaco is a Rio Grande Valley city in Hidalgo County, between McAllen and Harlingen. It serves as a regional service and medical center, with Knapp Medical Center handling major emergency needs for the area. Weslaco is also home to one of the World Birding Center sites, connecting the city to the Valley's important birding and wildlife tourism. The Weslaco Museum adds local history, while agriculture, cross-border culture, and South Texas growth shape daily life. Weslaco feels busy, practical, and distinctly Valley.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.8rating

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