Hidalgo, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
14,250 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$697 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
4
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
6
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 64
Mar 1 0 70
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 83
Oct 2 0 77
Nov 1 0 69
Dec 1 0 61

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 5%

Schools

Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Diaz Jh
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Hidalgo Early College Hs
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

South Texas College
8 miles, N 1.4 star
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
8 miles, NE 1 star
Platt College-STVT-McAllen
9 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
6 miles, NE 4.1 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
7 miles, N 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
10 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Valley International Airport
38 miles, E 1 star