salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.9 minutes. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,360 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 173 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hidalgo?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hidalgo
| Size | Hidalgo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $464 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $787 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,422 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hidalgo overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hidalgo, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hidalgo
Life in Hidalgo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hidalgo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $199 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $163,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hidalgo, TX?
Renting in Hidalgo costs a median of about $1,334 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hidalgo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,360 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hidalgo cheap or expensive?
Hidalgo is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $64,107. It ranks 173rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hidalgo?
The median homeowner in Hidalgo pays $3,264 a year in property taxes, about 2.00% of the median home value.
Is Hidalgo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hidalgo?
The median home value in Hidalgo is $163,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,498 people live in Hidalgo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.