At a Glance
Median Income
$57,789
$27,278 per capita
Home Value
$174,800
Zillow: $217,369
Median Rent
$968/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
1,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
12.1% 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $57,789 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,278. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edinburg is $174,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,369. Median rent is $968/month, with 29.3% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Edinburg reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,778/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Edinburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edinburg has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population102,561
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density2,201/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,789
Per Capita$27,278
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,800
Rent$968
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$217,369
Housing Units36,677
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent275/100K
Property1,778/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation95 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Edinburg was founded in 1908.
The median home in Edinburg was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.