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Hidalgo, TX


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Hidalgo, Texas

Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 6 miles S of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 128 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The people of the city are in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan area. Hidalgo has a population of 7,322.

The People and Families of Hidalgo

In Hidalgo, about 52% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Hidalgo. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Hidalgo is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hidalgo had a median family income of $20,357.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Hidalgo residents, with $2,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hidalgo Housing

In Hidalgo, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Hidalgo may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Hidalgo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hidalgo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHidalgo Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hidalgo Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hidalgo, TX

Comparing Hidalgo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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