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Is Edinburg a Good Place to Live? Edinburg, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Edinburg ranks #1013 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #190 of 256 mid-size cities and #61 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (85.9, #2 of 256) and low rents ($996/mo, #16 of 256), and trails on high poverty (26%, #248 of 256) and low household income ($59,466, #211 of 256).
Edinburg by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Edinburg's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Edinburg?
Edinburg's cost of living index is 85.9, 14% below the US level of 100 and #43 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $996/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $217,369, 27% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Edinburg | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 85.9#43 of 1,308 | 97 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $217,369#160 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,029/mo#32 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $189,600#195 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $996/mo#207 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 3.2x#263 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 20.1%#458 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Edinburg housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Edinburg is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Edinburg safe?
Edinburg recorded 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 43% below the US rate of 373 and 47% below Texas's 401. That ranks #374 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #58 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Edinburg Police Department. Property crime runs 1,487 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Edinburg | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 213#374 of 1,083 | 401 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 1,487#468 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Edinburg?
The median household in Edinburg earns $59,466, 23% below the US figure of $76,827 and 19% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.1% (US 4.2%). 26% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.7% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Edinburg | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $59,466#1057 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.1%#852 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 26%#1256 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +1.7%#129 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Edinburg?
The median resident of Edinburg is 30.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 28.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #859 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Edinburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 30.2 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 28.4%#859 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 53.3% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Edinburg's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Edinburg; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $13,338 per pupil. 42.5% of adults are obese and 14.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Edinburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 15.2#498 of 1,188 | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $13,338#787 of 1,188 | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 42.5%#1225 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.4%#1117 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.9%#840 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 32.3%#1305 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 31,529 students are enrolled in Edinburg's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Edinburg?
The average commute in Edinburg is 21.8 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 10.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Edinburg scores 7.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1216 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 86.2°F and winters 61.9°F, with 24.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Edinburg | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 21.8 min#490 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 4.7%#524 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 71.8% | 75.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 10.5% | 11% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 7.2#1216 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.2 | 48.9 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 53.5 | 1 |
| Mar | 80 | 58.2 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 86 | 64.7 | 1.4 |
| May | 92.3 | 71.1 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 94.7 | 75.3 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 96.7 | 76.6 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 97.5 | 76.6 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 93.3 | 73.4 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 88.6 | 66.4 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 57.7 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 72.9 | 50.6 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Edinburg.
| Measure | Edinburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 75°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 86.2°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 61.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 24.1 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Edinburg.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Edinburg?
Hidalgo County's air had a median air quality index of 52, and 44% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hidalgo County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 64% of US counties.
| Measure | Edinburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 52#889 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 4#645 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.18%#823 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hidalgo County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hidalgo County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.098% | 90% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0081% | 81% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0014% | 67% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0015% | 19% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.045% | 7% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Edinburg compare with similar-size cities?
Edinburg is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #190 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 104,550.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TXPop. 104,550 | #1013 | 49.8 | $59,466 | $996/mo | 213 | 21.8 min |
| Brockton, MAPop. 105,386 | #859 | 52.3 | $80,115 | $1,641/mo | 538 | 31.5 min |
| Renton, WAPop. 105,317 | #442 | 59.1 | $100,432 | $1,998/mo | 258 | 29.7 min |
| Buckeye, AZPop. 104,923 | #478 | 58.4 | $99,486 | $1,963/mo | 159 | 33.3 min |
| Burbank, CAPop. 104,546 | #960 | 50.7 | $97,082 | $2,192/mo | 342 | 26 min |
| Columbia, MDPop. 104,338 | #35 | 71.5 | $131,490 | $2,042/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #178 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 | 25.2 min |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #287 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 | 16.3 min |
| South Bend, INPop. 103,085 | #863 | 52.2 | $55,786 | $1,033/mo | 453 | 20.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Edinburg compare with the rest of Texas?
Edinburg ranks #61 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 49.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 19% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Laredo, TXPop. 257,619 | … #57 | 50.3 | $63,915 | $1,030/mo | 316 |
| Lubbock, TXPop. 264,814 | #58 | 50.2 | $60,895 | $1,182/mo | 699 |
| Waco, TXPop. 143,570 | #59 | 50.2 | $54,365 | $1,165/mo | 414 |
| San Antonio, TXPop. 1,479,835 | #60 | 49.8 | $65,056 | $1,324/mo | 532 |
| Edinburg, TXPop. 104,550 | #61 | 49.8 | $59,466 | $996/mo | 213 |
| Mesquite, TXPop. 149,299 | #62 | 49.2 | $72,537 | $1,513/mo | 453 |
| Galveston, TXPop. 53,424 | #63 | 48.2 | $55,631 | $1,298/mo | 506 |
| Harlingen, TXPop. 72,087 | #64 | 47.6 | $53,645 | $928/mo | 231 |
| Pasadena, TXPop. 149,433 | #65 | 46.9 | $64,927 | $1,213/mo | 436 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Edinburg among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Edinburg's score calculated?
Edinburg scores 49.8 out of 100, #1013 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Edinburg. Similar-size median 52.9.
39.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Edinburg's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
82.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Edinburg. Similar-size median 53.8.
35.4 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Edinburg's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.1.
48.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Edinburg's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
85.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Edinburg. Similar-size median 51.2.
18.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Edinburg. Similar-size median 42.1.
54.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Edinburg. Similar-size median 50.1.
48.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Edinburg's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
32.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
36.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Edinburg's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Edinburg has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Edinburg
Is Edinburg, TX a good place to live?
Edinburg ranks #1013 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #190 of 256 mid-size cities and #61 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (85.9, #2 of 256) and low rents ($996/mo, #16 of 256), and trails on high poverty (26%, #248 of 256) and low household income ($59,466, #211 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Edinburg?
Edinburg's cost of living index is 85.9, 14% below the US level of 100 and #43 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $996/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $217,369, 27% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Edinburg?
Edinburg recorded 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 43% below the US rate of 373 and 47% below Texas's 401. That ranks #374 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #58 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Edinburg Police Department. Property crime runs 1,487 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Edinburg?
The median household in Edinburg earns $59,466, 23% below the US figure of $76,827 and 19% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.1% (US 4.2%). 26% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.7% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Edinburg?
Median rent in Edinburg is $996/mo (Census), #207 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,029/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Edinburg?
Zillow's typical home value in Edinburg is $217,369, up 0.8% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $189,600.
How are the public schools in Edinburg?
There is no city graduation rate for Edinburg; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $13,338 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Edinburg?
The average commute is 21.8 minutes, #490 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 4.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Edinburg?
Edinburg averages 75°F over the year, 86.2°F in summer and 61.9°F in winter, with 24.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Edinburg walkable?
Edinburg scores 7.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1216 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Edinburg at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hidalgo County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 64% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Edinburg?
Hidalgo County's air had a median air quality index of 52, and 44% of measured days were rated good; 4 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Edinburg?
Edinburg has 104,550 residents. The median resident of Edinburg is 30.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 28.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #859 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Edinburg compare with the rest of Texas?
Edinburg ranks #61 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 49.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 19% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 47% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Edinburg?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Edinburg's population of 104,550 are Brockton, MA (#859 overall), Renton, WA (#442 overall), Buckeye, AZ (#478 overall), Burbank, CA (#960 overall), and Columbia, MD (#35 overall). Edinburg is #1013.