McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Weslaco, TX
About Weslaco
Weslaco (pop. 41,103 in the 2020 census; est. ~43,000 in 2023) is the mid-Valley city — 5 miles north of Progreso and 7 miles north of the bridge to Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas, sitting on I-2/US 83. Its name is a contraction of the W. E. Stewart Land Company that founded it. The city pairs a walkable historic downtown (Cortez Hotel) with citrus and farming heritage, and it punches above its weight on nature: Estero Llano Grande State Park and the Valley Nature Center sit inside or at the edge of town. South Texas College's Mid-Valley Campus and a Texas A&M agricultural research center are here.
Home prices in Weslaco
The median list in Weslaco is $239,450.
Top places in Weslaco
- Estero Llano Grande State Park — wetlands, alligators, and the World Birding Center site.
- Valley Nature Center — 6-acre native-habitat park and environmental education center in the city.
- Frontera Audubon — 15-acre thorn-forest nature preserve in the heart of town.
- Historic downtown Weslaco and the Cortez Hotel (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Weslaco Museum.
- Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library.
- Harlon Block Sports Complex (named for the Weslaco-raised Iwo Jima flag-raiser).
Weslaco FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Weslaco, TX?
The median list in Weslaco is $239,450. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Weslaco, TX?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.