At a Glance
Median Income
$33,258
$18,456 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $147,360
Median Rent
$603/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
67.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
16.4% smoking rate
How Edcouch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edcouch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edcouch a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edcouch residents earn a median household income of $33,258 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,456. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edcouch is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,360. Median rent is $603/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Edcouch reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 226/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Edcouch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
67.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edcouch has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,729
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,624/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,258
Per Capita$18,456
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$603
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$147,360
Housing Units1,038
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property226/100K
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation63 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+67.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Edcouch was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.