What are the schools like in Edinburg, TX?

Edinburg is served primarily by EDINBURG CISD. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Edinburg?

The median household income in Edinburg, TX is $54,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Edinburg, TX?

Edinburg has an average high temperature of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Edinburg, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edinburg, TX affordable or expensive?

Edinburg's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edinburg is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,600 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edinburg, TX?

Edinburg has a violent crime rate of 269.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1757.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edinburg, TX a Good Place to Live?

Edinburg is a mid-sized city of 100,964 in Texas, with a median household income of $54,139 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Edinburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 85.6

Edinburg's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edinburg costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edinburg, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Edinburg's violent crime rate is 269.6 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.6 /100k

Property Crime

1757.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Edinburg is served primarily by EDINBURG CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edinburg, TX	National Avg
School District	EDINBURG CISD	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edinburg sees average highs of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July, with 26.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edinburg, TX
Average High — January	70.2°F
Average High — July	96.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Edinburg, TX	National Avg
Population	100,964	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

César Chávez, TX 3 mi Doolittle, TX 4 mi Murillo, TX 5 mi Lopezville, TX 5 mi Muniz, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Edinburg

Edinburg, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

78541 78539

Edinburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinburg, TX affordable or expensive?

Edinburg's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edinburg roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,600 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Edinburg, TX?

Edinburg's violent crime rate is 269.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1757.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edinburg?

Public schools in Edinburg are operated by EDINBURG CISD. The district has 31 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edinburg, TX a good place to live?

Edinburg, TX has a population of 100,964, a median household income of $54,139, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Edinburg?

Edinburg averages 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edinburg?

Edinburg, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 78541, 78539.

What is the population of Edinburg?

The population of Edinburg, Texas is 100,964 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edinburg?

Key numbers for living in Edinburg: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $159,600, median household income $54,139, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.