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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Hidalgo County, TX — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Hidalgo County, Texas. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

880,921

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$54,764

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

32%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$946/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
34.8%
Ages 20–29
14.9%
Ages 30–39
12.6%
Ages 40–49
12.3%
Ages 50–59
9.8%
Ages 60–69
7.7%
Over 70
8.0%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
31.0%
$30K–$50K
17.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Very Affordable (<3x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.8x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
6.8x

At 6.8x price-to-income, median home prices in Hidalgo County are elevated relative to income.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$240,000
Median Gross Rent
$946/mo
Homeownership Rate
68%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$838/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$2,450
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Hidalgo County HPI

258.2

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+56.1%

vs. 2020 baseline

Hidalgo County home values have appreciated 56.1% since 2020, outpacing the Texas statewide average of 51.3%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Market Tier

Bawa Score: 83 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Per Capita Personal Income
$35,290
Labor Force
384,832
GDP
$24B
Building Permits
7,292

▲ +49.0% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$20.6B
State Home Price Index
527.9
State GDP
$2.8T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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