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Market MapTexasHidalgo

Hidalgo County

TexasPopulation: 873,167
59
/100
Hold
#543 of 1,000 counties
#75 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$189,061
Median Home Price
31% below national median
$1,124/mo
Median Rent
25% below national median
7.13%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 20% nationally
-$260
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$189,061
Down Payment (20%)$37,812
Loan Amount$151,249
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,124
Monthly P&I-$991
Est. Expenses (35%)-$393
Net Cash Flow-$260/mo
4.6%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.13%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.6% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
59/100
59
Cash Flow(30%)
71/100

Based on 7.13% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
44/100

Based on -1.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
73/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.13%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-1.2% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$260/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.6% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
873,167
Median Income
$49,371
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.8x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentHidalgoTX
59$189,061$1,1247.13%Hold
BrazosTX
59$307,212$1,9667.68%HoldView
MedinaTX
59$314,380$1,9827.56%HoldView
SmithTX
58$266,236$1,4026.32%HoldView
KaufmanTX
58$299,729$1,8697.48%HoldView
VictoriaTX
58$211,088$1,1246.39%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldHidalgo is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Hidalgo County in Texas scores 59/100, ranking #543 of 1,000 US counties (top 54%). The 7.13% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-260/mo
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash
-7.2%

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