At a Glance
Median Income
$56,071
$37,687 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $179,611
Median Rent
$633/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edinburg residents earn a median household income of $56,071 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,687. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edinburg is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,611. Median rent is $633/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
31.0% of adults in Edinburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edinburg has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population215
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,071
Per Capita$37,687
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$633
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$179,611
Housing Units136
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Edinburg was founded in 1887.
The median home in Edinburg was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.