As of 2012, Hidalgo County's population is 774,769 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 36.05 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Hidalgo County is $117,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.53 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Hidalgo County's cost of living is 24.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Hidalgo County public schools spend $5,072 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Hidalgo County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Hidalgo County is 11.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hidalgo County jobs have Increased by 2.81 percent.
Ranked #1 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
Ranked #13 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
Ranked #14 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #56 America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
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 | Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Hidalgo County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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