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Hidalgo, Texas · ZIP 78557

Hidalgo — ZIP 78557

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Hidalgo (78557) scores 73/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $193K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$193K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$193K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
VALLEY VIEW SOUTH ELPK–06353
57%
67%
VALLEY VIEW ELPK–06446
52%
62%
HIDALGO ELPK–05433
52%
57%
DR ALEJO SALINAS JR ELPK–05342
52%
67%
DIAZ J H06–08615
40%
48%
VALLEY VIEW H S09–121,227
23%
35%
HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE H S09–121,029
16%
25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

14,250

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

31.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78557 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78557 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78557 is approximately $193K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78557 in Hidalgo has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.