Hidalgo County, TX Eviction Risk
55 cities · 701,671 residents · Avg 4.4/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.4Avg score
5.4Highest city
3.0Lowest city
32.4%Rent burden
$847Median rent
D+17.12020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Hidalgo County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donna, TX | 16,833 | $806 | 35.3% | 5.4 |
| 2 | Mercedes, TX | 16,733 | $812 | 37.4% | 5.2 |
| 3 | West Sharyland, TX | 1,664 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 4 | Edinburg, TX | 104,550 | $996 | 28.6% | 5.1 |
| 5 | Salida del Sol Estates, TX | 7,766 | $842 | 29.5% | 5.1 |
| 6 | Progreso, TX | 4,998 | $935 | 42.7% | 5.1 |
| 7 | San Carlos, TX | 3,678 | $711 | 41.2% | 5.1 |
| 8 | McAllen, TX | 145,385 | $1,049 | 30.5% | 5.0 |
| 9 | Weslaco, TX | 42,229 | $967 | 29.1% | 5.0 |
| 10 | Alton, TX | 20,214 | $1,038 | 24.9% | 5.0 |
| 11 | Hidalgo, TX | 14,498 | $842 | 26.8% | 5.0 |
| 12 | Murillo, TX | 8,883 | $748 | 36.9% | 5.0 |
| 13 | Olivarez, TX | 6,326 | $860 | 30.8% | 5.0 |
| 14 | Doolittle, TX | 6,203 | $950 | 47.0% | 5.0 |
| 15 | Midway North, TX | 3,594 | $1,042 | 51.0% | 5.0 |
| 16 | Edcouch, TX | 2,739 | $552 | 35.9% | 5.0 |
| 17 | Pharr, TX | 80,333 | $1,037 | 26.9% | 4.9 |
| 18 | Penitas, TX | 6,444 | $697 | 32.3% | 4.9 |
| 19 | La Blanca, TX | 2,998 | $923 | 34.4% | 4.9 |
| 20 | Alamo, TX | 20,255 | $811 | 33.7% | 4.8 |
| 21 | Palmview, TX | 15,921 | $678 | 31.8% | 4.8 |
| 22 | La Villa, TX | 3,005 | — | 32.7% | 4.8 |
| 23 | La Homa, TX | 11,285 | $740 | 32.6% | 4.7 |
| 24 | Relampago, TX | 99 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 25 | Mission, TX | 87,038 | $950 | 27.6% | 4.6 |
| 26 | Doffing, TX | 5,004 | $785 | 31.3% | 4.6 |
| 27 | Elsa, TX | 5,697 | $767 | 39.2% | 4.5 |
| 28 | La Joya, TX | 4,763 | $884 | 18.4% | 4.5 |
| 29 | Llano Grande, TX | 2,283 | $574 | 40.2% | 4.5 |
| 30 | Villa Verde, TX | 373 | — | — | 4.4 |
| 31 | South Alamo, TX | 3,309 | $677 | 26.4% | 4.3 |
| 32 | Midway South, TX | 2,308 | $738 | 28.5% | 4.3 |
| 33 | Palmview South, TX | 1,819 | — | 16.5% | 4.3 |
| 34 | Monte Alto, TX | 2,350 | $927 | 22.3% | 4.2 |
| 35 | Mila Doce, TX | 7,731 | $640 | 18.8% | 4.1 |
| 36 | North Alamo, TX | 4,819 | $697 | 23.1% | 4.1 |
| 37 | Indian Hills, TX | 2,961 | $1,155 | 51.0% | 4.1 |
| 38 | Palmhurst, TX | 2,601 | $823 | 18.4% | 4.1 |
| 39 | Lopezville, TX | 2,227 | $867 | 51.0% | 4.0 |
| 40 | Hargill, TX | 609 | — | — | 4.0 |
| 41 | Scissors, TX | 4,267 | $661 | 15.0% | 3.9 |
| 42 | Abram, TX | 1,741 | — | — | 3.7 |
| 43 | Muniz, TX | 1,601 | — | — | 3.7 |
| 44 | Laguna Seca, TX | 239 | — | — | 3.7 |
| 45 | Havana, TX | 150 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 46 | Heidelberg, TX | 2,215 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 47 | Lasara, TX | 1,467 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 48 | Linn, TX | 801 | $1,328 | — | 3.5 |
| 49 | Progreso Lakes, TX | 240 | — | — | 3.5 |
| 50 | Granjeno, TX | 315 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 51 | Citrus City, TX | 2,395 | — | 51.0% | 3.3 |
| 52 | Perezville, TX | 2,237 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 53 | César Chávez, TX | 1,351 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 54 | Harding Gill Tract, TX | — | — | — | 3.2 |
| 55 | La Coma Heights, TX | 127 | — | — | 3.0 |
About Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County spans 55 cities serving approximately 701,671 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.4/10. The county voted Democratic by 17.1 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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