Hidalgo County, TX

Living in Hidalgo County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 11
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 58
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Schools 34
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Residents

855k Population +118k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school34%
High school graduate23%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$574 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hidalgo County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Hidalgo County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 59 1 0
Feb 63 1 0
Mar 69 1 0
Apr 75 1 0
May 81 2 0
Jun 85 3 0
Jul 86 3 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 68 1 0
Dec 60 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hidalgo County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
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