Virginia
Edinburg is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,544. Residents earn $54,775 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edinburg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Edinburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Edinburg is $54,775, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Edinburg is $217,900, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $977 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Edinburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 470 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Edinburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,775 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,606 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,092 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $2,270M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $217,900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,484 |
| Census Median Rent | $977 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 94.1/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 94.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 470.4/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.1/100K |
| Theft | 376.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8229°N, 78.5627°W |
| County FIPS | 51171 |
Winner: Republican by 42.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |