HidalgoTexas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its population was 11,198 at the 2010 census, and in 2020, the population had risen to 13,964..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Hidalgo
Set in the southern part of Texas, Hidalgo is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 15,164.
Officially, Hidalgo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,816 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hidalgo Unique
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,164.
- Easy reach of McAllen (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hidalgo
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Hidalgo Pumphouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hidalgo
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hidalgo
- DIAZ J H
- DR ALEJO SALINAS JR EL
- HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE H S
- HIDALGO EARLY START ACADEMY
- HIDALGO EL
- HIDALGO J J A E P
- VALLEY VIEW EARLY COLLEGE CAMPUS
- VALLEY VIEW EL
- VALLEY VIEW H S
- VALLEY VIEW SOUTH EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.