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Edinburg is a small town of 1,130 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,159
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edinburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edinburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edinburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.9
Edinburg's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edinburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edinburg, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,159
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edinburg's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.3 /100k
Property Crime
563.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edinburg is served primarily by Edinburg CUSD 4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edinburg, IL
National Avg
School District
Edinburg CUSD 4
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edinburg sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Edinburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edinburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,900 and median rent is $715/month.
Edinburg's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 563.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edinburg are operated by Edinburg CUSD 4.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edinburg, IL has a population of 1,130, a median household income of $67,159, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edinburg averages 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches
with about 13.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edinburg, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62531.
The population of Edinburg, Illinois is 1,130 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edinburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $106,900, median household income $67,159, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edinburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
