Hidalgo County

MyTownView tracks 22 municipalities in Hidalgo County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

22Municipalities
634,842Residents
28Articles
24Meetings (30d)
$53,376Avg. Median Income
$143,495Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 14Whataburger and the Alamo launch Texas-themed collection. Here's where to find it.AlamoApr 13DPS Troopers Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near MercedesMercedesApr 13Texas Association of Museums to hold conference in McAllenMcAllenApr 12Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office was told to release trade mission documents. Most are redactedHidalgoApr 11100-year-old Edinburg school receiving historical markerEdinburgApr 9The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Ground Leased Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen in Donna, TexasDonnaApr 3HS Girls Soccer South Texas ISD tops Idea Elsa in the area roundElsaApr 3South Texas ISD tops Idea Elsa in the area round of HS Girls SoccerElsaApr 2Hidalgo County doubles Main Floodwater Channel capacity with $20 million investmentHidalgoApr 1Artemis II launches as NASA shoots for the moon in historic missionMissionMar 25‘Mission accomplished’: Texas officials say state-funded border wall completeMissionMar 3Lina Hidalgo Was a Rising Democratic Star. She’s Leaving Office a Pariah.HidalgoMar 2Alamo hosts Texas Independence Day ceremonyAlamoJan 30Alton man indicted on child sex-abuse, grooming chargesAltonJan 12Alton man charged in child porn, grooming of Texas teenAlton

Meetings

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Recent

Apr 15Board of Public WorksEdinburgVideoApr 15Board of Public WorksMcAllenVideoApr 14Board of EducationSan JuanVideoApr 8CommissionMercedesVideoApr 7City CouncilEdinburgVideoApr 2City CouncilEdinburgVideoApr 2City CouncilMcAllenVideoApr 1Board of Public WorksEdinburgVideo

Rankings in Hidalgo County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1AltonHidalgo+5.3%
2EdinburgHidalgo+1.9%
3WeslacoHidalgo+1.9%
4HidalgoHidalgo+1.7%
5MercedesHidalgo+1.7%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1PenitasHidalgo8.1 total crimes per 1k
2HidalgoHidalgo12.4 total crimes per 1k
3MissionHidalgo12.8 total crimes per 1k
4PharrHidalgo13.0 total crimes per 1k
5San JuanHidalgo13.6 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1McAllenHidalgo0.22%
2HidalgoHidalgo0.31%
3AltonHidalgo0.34%
4MissionHidalgo0.38%
5PenitasHidalgo0.38%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1McAllenHidalgo78 / 100
2HidalgoHidalgo67 / 100
3AltonHidalgo63 / 100
4MissionHidalgo58 / 100
5PenitasHidalgo58 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Alamo

Pop. 20,255Income $57,096Homes $145,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Alton

Pop. 20,214Income $52,715Homes $156,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Donna

Pop. 16,833Income $40,438Homes $86,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Edcouch

Pop. 2,739Income $21,843Homes $58,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Edinburg

Pop. 104,550Income $59,466Homes $189,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Elsa

Pop. 5,697Income $42,439Homes $81,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Granjeno

Pop. 315Homes $161,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Hidalgo

Pop. 14,498Income $59,441Homes $163,600
City (Mayor-Council)

La Joya

Pop. 4,763Income $53,526Homes $108,000
City (Mayor-Council)

La Villa

Pop. 3,005Income $31,359Homes $101,000
City (Mayor-Council)

McAllen

Pop. 145,385Income $61,579Homes $190,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Mercedes

Pop. 16,733Income $46,904Homes $111,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Mission

Pop. 87,038Income $60,767Homes $175,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Palmhurst

Pop. 2,601Income $98,125Homes $375,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Palmview

Pop. 15,921Income $43,963Homes $113,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Penitas

Pop. 6,444Income $48,993Homes $167,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Pharr

Pop. 80,333Income $52,814Homes $121,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Progreso

Pop. 4,998Income $45,924Homes $69,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Progreso Lakes

Pop. 240Income $82,917Homes $219,700
City (Mayor-Council)

San Juan

Pop. 36,149Income $56,562Homes $126,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Sullivan City

Pop. 3,902Income $44,464Homes $94,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Weslaco

Pop. 42,229Income $59,551Homes $140,000
City (Mayor-Council)