In Hidalgo, Texas, the median home price is $194,551, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $54,338; the population is 891,977; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 281.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hidalgo at a glance
Population
891,977
Median Household Income
$54,338
Typical Home Value
$194,551
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
281.5
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Hidalgo
Hidalgo has a population of 891,977. The median home value is $194,551, 36% below the Texas median. Median household income is $54,338 (31% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are McAllen-Pharr, Edinburg, and Mission.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hidalgo
8 towns, by population.
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Hidalgo at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hidalgo?
- Hidalgo has a population of 891,977 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hidalgo?
- The median home value in Hidalgo is $194,551. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hidalgo?
- Median household income in Hidalgo is $54,338 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hidalgo in?
- Hidalgo is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Hidalgo?
- Hidalgo contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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