Hidalgo County, Texas
Weslaco Real Estate and Local Guide
A bicultural border city at the southern tip of the Rio Grande Valley, known as a gateway between Texas and Mexico and a popular Winter Texan destination.
Living in Weslaco
Hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines in the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $54,995 median household
EducationAbout 23.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHidalgo County
Homes in Weslaco
Owner-occupiedAbout 57% of occupied housing units
Median home valueAbout $119,200
- Single-family homes make up about 54% of the housing stock.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Weslaco home
Villa de Cortez
Source: weslacotx.gov
National and Texas registered historic landmark, a 1928 Spanish-design former hotel now used as an event venue
Weslaco City Hall
Source: weslacotx.gov
Spanish colonial building erected in 1928 and recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1978
Weslaco Museum
Source: en.wikipedia.org
City's official museum of local history and Rio Grande Valley artifacts
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Over 230-acre state park and World Birding Center site known for birdwatching
Valley Nature Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Six-acre environmental education facility and nature preserve