Average Tax Assessment in Hidalgo County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County has a total of 241,810 properties with a cumulative value of $27.3B. This accounts for 1.28% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Hidalgo County amount to $671.9M, with an average homeowner paying $2,779 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Hidalgo County is 2.46%, while the state average is 1.69%. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
The property tax timeline in Texas begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued between April and May, and the property tax appeal deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notices are issued. The real property tax bill is due on January 31st for the preceding year's gross tax bills.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Hidalgo Clerk | (956) 318-2100 |
| Hidalgo Tax Office | (956) 318-2157 |
| Hidalgo Clerk | (575) 542-9213 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | January 31st, Gross tax bills for preceding year |
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | April - May |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | May 15th or 30 days after notices are issued |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Early Payment Discount | |
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Hidalgo County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County has an average property tax rate of 2.46%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 2.5%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city. For example, the city of La Villa has an effective property tax rate of 3.06%, which is higher than the county average. On the other hand, the city of Hargill has an effective property tax rate of 1.8%, which is lower than the county average.
Overall, Hidalgo County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in Texas. However, the effective rate can vary significantly from city to city, so it is important to research the rates in each city before making a decision on where to purchase property. By doing so, you can ensure that you are paying the lowest possible rate for your property taxes.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Hidalgo County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | $19,273 | $37,922 | $63,002 | $112,156 | $161,608 |
| Alton | $39,342 | $54,742 | $87,040 | $131,318 | $183,729 |
| Donna | $22,744 | $39,206 | $57,246 | $89,162 | $133,003 |
| Edcouch | $27,114 | $39,614 | $59,168 | $94,138 | $142,833 |
| Edinburg | $39,243 | $60,504 | $105,482 | $173,894 | $247,418 |
| Elsa | $32,592 | $43,066 | $57,910 | $82,482 | $125,239 |
| Hargill | $18,128 | $28,433 | $41,246 | $60,306 | $80,805 |
| Hidalgo | $61,358 | $101,344 | $119,833 | $145,605 | $179,560 |
| La Joya | $37,819 | $59,094 | $89,986 | $125,140 | $168,626 |
| La Villa | $28,060 | $37,428 | $49,583 | $79,648 | $123,642 |
| Mcallen | $51,211 | $91,548 | $134,472 | $189,434 | $266,031 |
| Mercedes | $26,943 | $39,398 | $54,942 | $88,000 | $134,544 |
| Mission | $33,860 | $55,364 | $95,292 | $156,932 | $238,136 |
| Monte Alto | $32,217 | $44,264 | $61,379 | $89,185 | $149,906 |
| Palmhurst | $58,598 | $78,088 | $153,788 | $283,873 | $431,884 |
| Palmview | $19,635 | $40,963 | $80,045 | $123,776 | $164,759 |
| Penitas | $43,348 | $55,528 | $74,834 | $113,304 | $161,122 |
| Pharr | $26,747 | $45,036 | $79,911 | $124,228 | $181,837 |
| Progreso | $23,905 | $33,116 | $50,415 | $84,618 | $139,609 |
| San Juan | $34,543 | $54,266 | $93,195 | $132,266 | $177,975 |
| Sullivan City | $39,002 | $53,371 | $71,174 | $97,119 | $128,667 |
| Weslaco | $22,550 | $39,072 | $70,307 | $127,620 | $188,984 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Hidalgo County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | $407 | $859 | $1,426 | $2,741 | $4,109 |
| Alton | $914 | $1,306 | $2,105 | $3,171 | $4,558 |
| Donna | $413 | $872 | $1,275 | $2,035 | $3,138 |
| Edcouch | $600 | $920 | $1,366 | $2,163 | $3,435 |
| Edinburg | $813 | $1,277 | $2,397 | $4,313 | $6,299 |
| Elsa | $896 | $1,148 | $1,534 | $2,270 | $3,442 |
| Hargill | $336 | $523 | $706 | $1,071 | $1,557 |
| Hidalgo | $1,477 | $2,388 | $2,922 | $3,565 | $4,418 |
| La Joya | $953 | $1,439 | $2,304 | $3,188 | $4,421 |
| La Villa | $849 | $1,145 | $1,494 | $2,335 | $3,908 |
| Mcallen | $1,231 | $2,152 | $3,303 | $4,724 | $6,715 |
| Mercedes | $580 | $887 | $1,333 | $2,111 | $3,501 |
| Mission | $779 | $1,255 | $2,218 | $3,942 | $6,226 |
| Monte Alto | $594 | $878 | $1,257 | $1,867 | $2,970 |
| Palmhurst | $1,099 | $1,546 | $3,305 | $6,535 | $8,993 |
| Palmview | $440 | $981 | $1,944 | $2,976 | $4,196 |
| Penitas | $963 | $1,219 | $1,664 | $2,763 | $4,184 |
| Pharr | $660 | $1,202 | $2,188 | $3,482 | $5,178 |
| Progreso | $673 | $941 | $1,395 | $2,515 | $4,081 |
| San Juan | $885 | $1,382 | $2,465 | $3,577 | $4,819 |
| Sullivan City | $826 | $1,090 | $1,503 | $2,164 | $3,003 |
| Weslaco | $476 | $845 | $1,522 | $2,972 | $4,508 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 2.11% | 2.27% | 2.26% | 2.44% | 2.54% |
| Alton | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.42% | 2.41% | 2.48% |
| Donna | 1.82% | 2.22% | 2.23% | 2.28% | 2.36% |
| Edcouch | 2.21% | 2.32% | 2.31% | 2.30% | 2.40% |
| Edinburg | 2.07% | 2.11% | 2.27% | 2.48% | 2.55% |
| Elsa | 2.75% | 2.67% | 2.65% | 2.75% | 2.75% |
| Hargill | 1.85% | 1.84% | 1.71% | 1.78% | 1.93% |
| Hidalgo | 2.41% | 2.36% | 2.44% | 2.45% | 2.46% |
| La Joya | 2.52% | 2.44% | 2.56% | 2.55% | 2.62% |
| La Villa | 3.03% | 3.06% | 3.01% | 2.93% | 3.16% |
| Mcallen | 2.40% | 2.35% | 2.46% | 2.49% | 2.52% |
| Mercedes | 2.15% | 2.25% | 2.43% | 2.40% | 2.60% |
| Mission | 2.30% | 2.27% | 2.33% | 2.51% | 2.61% |
| Monte Alto | 1.84% | 1.98% | 2.05% | 2.09% | 1.98% |
| Palmhurst | 1.88% | 1.98% | 2.15% | 2.30% | 2.08% |
| Palmview | 2.24% | 2.39% | 2.43% | 2.40% | 2.55% |
| Penitas | 2.22% | 2.20% | 2.22% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
| Pharr | 2.47% | 2.67% | 2.74% | 2.80% | 2.85% |
| Progreso | 2.82% | 2.84% | 2.77% | 2.97% | 2.92% |
| San Juan | 2.56% | 2.55% | 2.64% | 2.70% | 2.71% |
| Sullivan City | 2.12% | 2.04% | 2.11% | 2.23% | 2.33% |
| Weslaco | 2.11% | 2.16% | 2.16% | 2.33% | 2.39% |
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Real Estate Values in Hidalgo County
The data from Redfin shows that the median home price in Hidalgo County, Texas has increased by 3.33% from October 2022 to October 2023. This indicates that the housing market in Hidalgo County is strong and that home prices are on the rise. Additionally, the home inventory in Hidalgo County has increased by 24.7%, indicating that there is an increased demand for housing in the area. This suggests that the housing market in Hidalgo County is healthy and that home prices are likely to continue to rise in the future.
Average Home Value in Hidalgo County, Texas
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Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Hidalgo County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Hidalgo County
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Mortgage Rates in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County has a total outstanding loan amount of $7.8 billion across home mortgages. This is a significant amount of money, representing 73,800 outstanding loans in the county. The median mortgage rate in Hidalgo County is 4.5%, which is the same as the median mortgage rate in Palmview. This indicates that there is not much variation in mortgage rates across the county. The total outstanding loan amount is approximately equal to the total home value in Hidalgo County, meaning that the majority of homeowners in the county have taken out a mortgage to purchase their home. This is a testament to the affordability of mortgages in the county, as well as the availability of financing options.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Hidalgo County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | $12,711 | $22,324 | $47,826 | $102,954 | $155,630 |
| Alton | $15,850 | $34,113 | $75,537 | $139,584 | $193,015 |
| Donna | $11,728 | $19,619 | $29,866 | $41,191 | $82,033 |
| Edcouch | $11,538 | $21,199 | $31,180 | $62,973 | $126,555 |
| Edinburg | $13,613 | $26,476 | $75,456 | $144,062 | $212,035 |
| Elsa | $9,500 | $27,042 | $33,932 | $57,723 | $101,747 |
| Hargill | $10,022 | $14,910 | $18,302 | $41,031 | $56,671 |
| Hidalgo | $18,614 | $42,007 | $69,358 | $112,236 | $153,461 |
| La Joya | $17,926 | $31,546 | $57,728 | $103,437 | $150,232 |
| La Villa | $7,532 | $17,192 | $41,013 | $73,381 | $97,914 |
| Mcallen | $30,594 | $59,715 | $105,927 | $165,426 | $236,031 |
| Mercedes | $5,292 | $15,030 | $31,349 | $77,598 | $137,436 |
| Mission | $14,649 | $29,951 | $76,763 | $145,985 | $210,808 |
| Monte Alto | $12,582 | $20,232 | $31,257 | $53,006 | $132,052 |
| Palmhurst | $19,396 | $37,431 | $134,920 | $229,661 | $299,087 |
| Palmview | $8,378 | $22,881 | $44,613 | $99,761 | $150,152 |
| Penitas | $13,490 | $17,471 | $24,400 | $41,043 | $100,695 |
| Pharr | $10,709 | $28,236 | $64,102 | $121,011 | $184,970 |
| Progreso | $7,303 | $11,105 | $39,839 | $116,019 | $142,677 |
| San Juan | $12,913 | $30,919 | $63,140 | $106,816 | $153,527 |
| Sullivan City | $4,755 | $12,752 | $20,777 | $36,149 | $61,407 |
| Weslaco | $12,533 | $25,893 | $63,568 | $126,954 | $183,539 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Hidalgo County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 3.05% | 3.66% | 4.27% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Alton | 2.93% | 3.54% | 4.19% | 5.10% | 6.36% |
| Donna | 3.40% | 3.70% | 4.20% | 5.03% | 6.24% |
| Edcouch | 3.38% | 3.70% | 4.22% | 4.93% | 6.24% |
| Edinburg | 3.00% | 3.62% | 4.25% | 5.24% | 6.40% |
| Elsa | 3.41% | 3.70% | 4.27% | 5.11% | 6.41% |
| Hargill | 3.25% | 3.50% | 3.99% | 4.38% | 5.11% |
| Hidalgo | 3.10% | 3.80% | 4.50% | 6.10% | 6.66% |
| La Joya | 2.94% | 3.68% | 4.40% | 6.05% | 6.63% |
| La Villa | 3.40% | 3.70% | 4.28% | 5.84% | 6.45% |
| Mcallen | 2.99% | 3.64% | 4.36% | 5.65% | 6.58% |
| Mercedes | 3.30% | 3.79% | 4.43% | 5.78% | 6.81% |
| Mission | 3.01% | 3.66% | 4.34% | 5.62% | 6.58% |
| Monte Alto | 3.20% | 3.72% | 4.36% | 4.95% | 6.00% |
| Palmhurst | 2.88% | 3.45% | 3.94% | 4.73% | 6.21% |
| Palmview | 3.28% | 3.75% | 4.50% | 6.17% | 7.20% |
| Penitas | 3.42% | 3.85% | 4.50% | 5.83% | 6.52% |
| Pharr | 3.10% | 3.70% | 4.40% | 5.73% | 6.60% |
| Progreso | 3.42% | 3.76% | 4.32% | 5.80% | 6.79% |
| San Juan | 3.10% | 3.75% | 4.44% | 5.75% | 6.57% |
| Sullivan City | 3.43% | 3.88% | 4.49% | 6.06% | 6.84% |
| Weslaco | 3.10% | 3.68% | 4.30% | 5.58% | 6.54% |
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