At a Glance
Median Income
$54,775
$36,606 per capita
Home Value
$217,900
Zillow: $342,101
Median Rent
$977/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.1% 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
3.3 / 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 $54,775 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,606. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edinburg is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,101. Median rent is $977/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
22.7% of adults in Edinburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edinburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,544
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,086/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,775
Per Capita$36,606
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,270M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A
Home Value$217,900
Rent$977
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$342,101
Housing Units641
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation828 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Edinburg was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.