Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $57,789 in Edinburg. You can expect to pay around $968 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Aaron Mendoza
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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raised_christian21
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Mexican places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Silas Scott
Totally agree!
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Stella
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Delilah Chavez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Christian Mendoza
I work in marketing here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is pretty good. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Willow Kim
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 34, moved here 13 years ago from LA. I've lived in Downtown and Oak Park, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not a lot of cultural diversity
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The food scene situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for retirees. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Oak Park: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from LA, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $100K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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ruby_guy
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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