Hidalgo, TX

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Hidalgo, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hidalgo Almanac

Hidalgo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hidalgo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hidalgo Public Libraries

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Hidalgo High Schools (2004)

HIDALGO H S
910 E PIRATE DR
956-843-3160
A Title I school.
Serves 804 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Hidalgo Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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