Hidalgo County
- County in Texas
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Hidalgo County
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- County in Texas
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 14 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade C+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$94,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$799
National
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Hidalgo County Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault225.9national 282.7
- Murder2.7national 6.1
- Rape45.7national 40.7
- Robbery43.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary342.8national 500.1
- Theft2,513.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft93.8national 284
Residents
Working in Hidalgo County
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$44,666
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Hidalgo County
- grade A+
South Texas ISD Science Academy
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 347 reviews
- grade A+
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
- Rating 4.93 out of 5 75 reviews
- grade A
South Texas ISD Health Professions
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 360 reviews
- grade A
South Texas ISD World Scholars
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 181 reviews
- grade A
Gonzalez Elementary School
- Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools Near Hidalgo County
- grade A
Juan Diego Academy
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade B+
The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
- Rating 3.21 out of 5 19 reviews
- grade B
Harvest Christian Academy
- Rating 4.75 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade B
Macedonian Christian Academy
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Valley Christian Heritage School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Places to Live in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Reviews
Rating 4.29 out of 5 14 reviews
Having been a resident of the Hidalgo County for the last 12 years, I can safely say that the Hidalgo County is probably one of, if not, the most calmest of areas in terms of criminal activity. Besides the lack of criminal activity, there is also an absence of activities or locations to visits, even if the housing and cost of living is much more affordable as compared to urban environment, it is this scarcity of any activity that create an atmosphere of boredom. However, if you an individual who is looking for a relaxing getaway with relatively affordable housing, than the Hidalgo County is just for you.
Hidalgo county is a beautiful county with many local cities, we get tourists around everywhere in mcallen, tx. McAllen is one of the most visited places with nice things to do and many views. Hidalgo county also has a lot of outdoor secret places such as the salt sea, Santa Ana wildlife refuge and the Butterfly trail. Night life in downtown McAllen is also a great way to spend the weekend!
Awesome! People are very nice, bilingual which is a priority since the county is near the border. We have very nice school and a nice downtown where all the party is at. Hidalgo county has also many Hispanic people, which I love since it makes us a little more diverse.