Hidalgo County, Texas is located in the Rio Grande Valley, along the southernmost tip of the state. It is the 15th most populous county in Texas, with a population of 862,664 as of 2019. The median household income in Hidalgo County is $39,878, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in Hidalgo County is 24.5%, which is higher than the national average of 10.5%. The majority of the population is Hispanic (90.7%), followed by White (5.8%), and other races (3.5%).
The educational attainment level in Hidalgo County is lower than the national average. Only 22.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 33.4% nationally. The high school graduation rate is 81.3%, which is lower than the national average of 84.6%. The unemployment rate in Hidalgo County is 6.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 5.8%.
The real estate market in Hidalgo County is relatively affordable. The median home value is $105,000, which is lower than the national median of $219,700. The median rent is $936, which is lower than the national median of $1,062. The average property tax rate is 2.2%, which is lower than the national average of 1.2%. The average home price appreciation rate is 5.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.5%.
Overall, Hidalgo County is an affordable place to live with a diverse population and a lower than average educational attainment level. The real estate market is relatively affordable, with lower than average property taxes and home price appreciation rates.