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Hidalgo, TX — ZIP 78557

Population: 14,498 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78557 (Hidalgo, TX) is $189,778 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,000 after a median 78 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,778

Typical home value

-2.3%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,778
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+82.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$194,479
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$801/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$806/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
HIDALGO ISD, VALLEY VIEW ISD
Schools include
HIDALGO EL, HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE H S, DIAZ J H, DR ALEJO SALINAS JR EL, VALLEY VIEW EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, hurricane, ice storm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · cold wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · hurricane: Very High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (9.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
78.0°F
Average high
87.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
199
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,901
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,371

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-98 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
0.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
66.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,264
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
237,712
Average weekly wage
$763
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,301

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78557State medianUS median
Typical home value$189,778$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$259,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,264$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78557?
$189,778.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78557?
$259,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78557?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78557?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78557?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, hurricane, ice storm, drought.
Is ZIP 78557 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78557. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78557?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78557?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78557?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78557?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78557 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78557?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78557?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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