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Progreso Lakes

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City in Texas
257Population
2.2 sq miArea
75 ftElevation

Progreso Lakes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Progreso Lakes had a population of 257. The city, incorporated in 1979, is centered on Lion and Moon Lakes, two resacas or ox-bow lakes. Progreso Lakes is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. In addition, it shares the U.S.-Mexico border with the city of Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas.

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Area code956
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Housing in Progreso Lakes

$358K▲ 3.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Progreso Lakes home is worth about $358,000, up 3.1% in a year, 19% above the Texas typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Progreso Lakes for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Weslaco (20%), McAllen (9%) and Brownsville (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Weslaco
20%
McAllen
9%
Brownsville
6%
Donna
4%

Health in Progreso Lakes

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1better than TX·16worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco · 5.8 mi · ER
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - MercedesMercedes · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Progreso Lakes · CMS · HRSAHealth in Progreso Lakes →

Natural hazards in Progreso Lakes

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes
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Progreso Lakes has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 97°, a January night drops to 51°, and snow is almost unheard of.

74° / 52°Winter
87° / 66°Spring
97° / 76°Summer
87° / 66°Fall
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Nearest: Dr Hector P Garcia Memorial LibraryMercedes · 6.2 miles · 45 hrs a week
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