Edinburg, Texas
Among the top 10% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 4% for cost of living
- top 6% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Edinburg is a city in Texas with about 101,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and income tax. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
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Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.1 in1.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US places
Home Value$160k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$920better than 49% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.11%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.93%better than 64% of US places
Unemployment7.2%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)61°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)87°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation26.0 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 85% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days120 daysbetter than 94% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.2better than 38% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 36% of US places
School Quality47.9better than 31% of US places
Violent Crime2227/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2216/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population100,96499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age29.99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0464th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1716th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)8.4%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)86.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 86% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance221 mibetter than 6% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 38% of US places
Amenities Nearby4.06better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburg an affordable place to live?
- Edinburg is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Edinburg?
- The median home value in Edinburg is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Edinburg?
- Median household income in Edinburg is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Edinburg?
- Median gross rent in Edinburg is $920 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Edinburg safe?
- Edinburg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2227/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2216/100k.
- What is the weather like in Edinburg?
- Edinburg averages 87°F in July and 61°F in January, with 26.0 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Edinburg?
- Public-school quality in Edinburg is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Edinburg?
- The average one-way commute in Edinburg is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)