What are the schools like in Edna, TX?

Edna is served primarily by EDNA ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Edna?

The median household income in Edna, TX is $60,361 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Edna, TX?

Edna has an average high temperature of 65.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Edna, TX affordable or expensive?

Edna's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edna is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,700 and the median rent is $942 per month.

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

Edna has a violent crime rate of 332.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 398.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edna, TX a Good Place to Live?

Edna is a small town of 5,985 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,361 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Edna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Edna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edna 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: 91.1

Edna's overall cost of living index is 91.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edna costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edna, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$942	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,361	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Edna's violent crime rate is 332.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.4 /100k

Property Crime

398.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Edna is served primarily by EDNA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edna, TX	National Avg
School District	EDNA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edna sees average highs of 65.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Edna, TX
Average High — January	65.2°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Edna, TX	National Avg
Population	5,985	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ganado, TX 9 mi Vanderbilt, TX 11 mi Inez, TX 11 mi Lolita, TX 12 mi La Ward, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Edna

Edna, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77957

Edna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna, TX affordable or expensive?

Edna's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edna roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,700 and median rent is $942/month.

What is the crime rate in Edna, TX?

Edna's violent crime rate is 332.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 398.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edna?

Public schools in Edna are operated by EDNA ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edna, TX a good place to live?

Edna, TX has a population of 5,985, a median household income of $60,361, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Edna?

Edna averages 65.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edna?

Edna, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77957.

What is the population of Edna?

The population of Edna, Texas is 5,985 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edna?

Key numbers for living in Edna: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $100,700, median household income $60,361, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.