At a Glance
Median Income
$95,292
$43,034 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
Zillow: $166,852
Median Rent
$829/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
1,581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Edinburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edinburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edinburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edinburg residents earn a median household income of $95,292 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,034. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edinburg is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,852. Median rent is $829/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Edinburg reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,581/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Edinburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edinburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,163
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,846/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,292
Per Capita$43,034
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent$829
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$166,852
Housing Units503
Rent Burden14.1%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property1,581/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary99/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation596 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Edinburg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.