Housing by town in Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County, Texas has 48 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $957 (±$14) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $734 in 2015–2019 (+30.4%; Up after inflation).
Indian Hills has the highest median gross rent ($1,155) and Edcouch the lowest ($552).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $957 (±$14)
- Households that rent
- 32.5%
- Median household income
- $54,338
- Places
- 48
Cities, towns and townships in Hidalgo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram | — | 13.9% | $58,846 | $93,000 | $1,484 |
| Alamo | $811 | 25.8% | $57,096 | $145,100 | $2,481 |
| Alton | $1,038 | 45.0% | $52,715 | $156,300 | $2,245 |
| César Chávez | — | 9.6% | — | $162,300 | — |
| Citrus City | — | 18.5% | $39,375 | $93,800 | $1,300 |
| Doffing | $785 | 17.5% | $32,318 | $101,700 | $1,512 |
| Donna | $806 | 42.5% | $40,438 | $86,100 | $1,401 |
| Doolittle | $950 | 18.1% | $36,109 | $78,200 | $1,224 |
| Edcouch | $552 | 50.3% | $21,843 | $58,500 | $998 |
| Edinburg | $996 | 46.7% | $59,466 | $189,600 | $3,601 |
| Elsa | $767 | 28.8% | $42,439 | $81,600 | $1,582 |
| Granjeno | — | 10.2% | — | $161,400 | — |
| Heidelberg | — | 11.4% | $33,953 | $57,700 | — |
| Hidalgo | $842 | 19.8% | $59,441 | $163,600 | $3,264 |
| Indian Hills | $1,155 | 4.0% | $32,816 | $54,400 | $723 |
| La Blanca | $923 | 25.2% | $56,008 | $82,300 | $1,268 |
| La Homa | $740 | 21.3% | $36,895 | $109,200 | $1,818 |
| La Joya | $884 | 46.6% | $53,526 | $108,000 | $2,052 |
| La Villa | — | 16.0% | $31,359 | $101,000 | $1,719 |
| Llano Grande | $574 | 10.7% | $40,114 | $77,400 | $1,063 |
| Lopezville | $867 | 24.0% | $38,207 | $74,600 | — |
| McAllen | $1,049 | 40.5% | $61,579 | $190,400 | $3,287 |
| Mercedes | $812 | 37.2% | $46,904 | $111,800 | $1,920 |
| Midway North | $1,042 | 13.6% | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,733 |
| Midway South | $738 | 25.0% | $54,427 | $108,400 | $1,538 |
| Mila Doce | $640 | 18.9% | $50,921 | $67,700 | $1,049 |
| Mission | $950 | 28.6% | $60,767 | $175,700 | $3,151 |
| Monte Alto | $927 | 21.3% | $30,486 | $89,400 | $1,105 |
| Muniz | — | 8.5% | $91,121 | $96,400 | $957 |
| Murillo | $748 | 19.1% | $70,609 | $164,100 | $2,688 |
| North Alamo | $697 | 28.2% | $55,408 | $82,900 | $1,320 |
| Olivarez | $860 | 7.9% | $64,599 | $79,300 | $1,552 |
| Palmhurst | $823 | 19.7% | $98,125 | $375,000 | $6,164 |
| Palmview | $678 | 23.8% | $43,963 | $113,600 | $2,071 |
| Palmview South | — | 26.0% | $29,167 | $82,400 | $1,414 |
| Penitas | $697 | 14.2% | $48,993 | $167,000 | $2,839 |
| Perezville | — | 6.6% | $47,836 | $105,800 | $1,338 |
| Pharr | $1,037 | 40.9% | $52,814 | $121,900 | $2,537 |
| Progreso | $935 | 26.1% | $45,924 | $69,300 | $1,079 |
| Progreso Lakes | — | 11.0% | $82,917 | $219,700 | $4,857 |
| Salida del Sol Estates | $842 | 18.0% | $36,097 | $96,800 | $1,535 |
| San Carlos | $711 | 29.8% | $49,132 | $75,600 | $1,180 |
| San Juan | $961 | 20.2% | $56,562 | $126,700 | $2,464 |
| Scissors | $661 | 15.6% | $40,938 | $82,400 | $712 |
| South Alamo | $677 | 18.8% | $33,875 | $69,600 | $854 |
| Sullivan City | $730 | 12.2% | $44,464 | $94,600 | $1,680 |
| Weslaco | $967 | 43.6% | $59,551 | $140,000 | $2,378 |
| West Sharyland | — | 20.6% | $46,863 | $98,300 | $1,368 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
How the places in Hidalgo County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Hidalgo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,601 | 291 | 15,993 | 1,791 | 892,838 | 20 of 21 |
| 2024 | 2,916 | 320 | 14,487 | 1,589 | 911,936 | 20 of 21 |
| 2025 | 2,608 | 285 | 11,974 | 1,307 | 916,468 | 20 of 21 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hidalgo County recorded 2,608 violent and 11,974 property crimes, 285 and 1,307 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hidalgo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office | 260,330 | 781 | 2,066 |
| McAllen Police Department | 150,422 | 190 | 2,139 |
| Edinburg Police Department | 110,822 | 236 | 1,650 |
| Mission Police Department | 89,265 | 120 | 1,039 |
| Pharr Police Department | 81,470 | 174 | 885 |
| Weslaco Police Department | 44,714 | 148 | 1,196 |
| San Juan Police Department | 37,852 | 63 | 420 |
| Alton Police Department | 24,213 | 225 | 163 |
| Alamo Police Department | 20,960 | 137 | 614 |
| Mercedes Police Department | 17,869 | 61 | 325 |
| Donna Police Department | 16,893 | 321 | 759 |
| Palmview Police Department | 16,078 | 53 | 186 |
| Hidalgo Police Department | 15,468 | 20 | 160 |
| Penitas Police Department | 6,598 | 2 | 46 |
| Elsa Police Department | 5,769 | 18 | 96 |
ZIP codes in Hidalgo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78542 | 89,401 | $865 | $150,200 | $55,243 | 24.3% |
| 78577 | 80,540 | $1,034 | $122,100 | $52,770 | 41.0% |
| 78572 | 78,024 | $902 | $147,300 | $54,298 | 29.0% |
| 78504 | 63,094 | $1,173 | $218,900 | $81,905 | 30.1% |
| 78574 | 62,456 | $836 | $129,900 | $52,393 | 20.0% |
| 78501 | 58,935 | $969 | $161,000 | $48,071 | 50.7% |
| 78541 | 51,710 | $961 | $156,700 | $52,863 | 47.0% |
| 78537 | 51,426 | $763 | $81,900 | $40,668 | 25.8% |
| 78573 | 44,809 | $1,005 | $163,600 | $55,000 | 34.0% |
| 78589 | 40,231 | $937 | $120,400 | $54,285 | 20.7% |
| 78596 | 39,518 | $936 | $104,000 | $58,411 | 36.0% |
| 78539 | 37,168 | $1,077 | $214,500 | $66,967 | 45.1% |
| 78599 | 35,454 | $1,007 | $125,400 | $58,349 | 31.2% |
| 78516 | 34,370 | $806 | $121,200 | $53,229 | 24.5% |
| 78570 | 34,348 | $803 | $86,500 | $41,965 | 25.8% |
| 78503 | 22,621 | $1,110 | $150,900 | $53,322 | 38.9% |
| 78576 | 15,484 | $697 | $131,400 | $49,137 | 15.4% |
| 78557 | 14,498 | $842 | $163,600 | $59,441 | 19.8% |
| 78538 | 11,982 | $556 | $92,100 | $40,399 | 27.1% |
| 78543 | 8,400 | $844 | $87,800 | $44,527 | 25.5% |
| 78595 | 6,118 | $628 | $89,200 | $58,846 | 13.9% |
| 78560 | 4,635 | $879 | $111,600 | $55,721 | 46.8% |
| 78562 | 3,211 | — | $102,400 | $31,522 | 18.5% |
| 78579 | 2,039 | $948 | — | $19,172 | 31.7% |
| 78558 | 722 | — | $53,500 | $57,969 | 26.5% |
| 78549 | 609 | — | $75,400 | $19,222 | 10.5% |
| 78563 | 92 | — | — | — | 12.0% |
| 78565 | 20 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Hidalgo County
What is the crime rate in Hidalgo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hidalgo County recorded 285 violent and 1,307 property crimes per 100,000 residents (2,608 violent and 11,974 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hidalgo County has the highest rent?
Indian Hills has the highest median gross rent, $1,155 (±$98) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hidalgo County has the lowest rent?
Edcouch has the lowest median gross rent, $552 (±$97) a month.
What is the median rent in Hidalgo County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Hidalgo County is $957 (±$14) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hidalgo County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hidalgo County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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