What are the schools like in Edinburg, VA?

School district data for Edinburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Edinburg?

The median household income in Edinburg, VA is $54,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Edinburg, VA?

Edinburg has an average high temperature of 42.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Edinburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Edinburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edinburg is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,400 and the median rent is $907 per month.

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

Edinburg has a violent crime rate of 126.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 910.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edinburg, VA a Good Place to Live?

Edinburg is a small town of 1,321 in Virginia, with a median household income of $54,737 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Edinburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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: 95.0

Edinburg's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edinburg costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edinburg, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$907	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edinburg's violent crime rate is 126.1 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.1 /100k

Property Crime

910.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Edinburg, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edinburg sees average highs of 42.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edinburg, VA
Average High — January	42.5°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.2"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Edinburg, VA	National Avg
Population	1,321	—
Median Age	34.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodstock, VA 4 mi Mount Jackson, VA 8 mi Maurertown, VA 9 mi Mount Clifton, VA 10 mi Toms Brook, VA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Edinburg

Edinburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22824

Edinburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Edinburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edinburg roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,400 and median rent is $907/month.

What is the crime rate in Edinburg, VA?

Edinburg's violent crime rate is 126.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 910.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edinburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Edinburg, VA a good place to live?

Edinburg, VA has a population of 1,321, a median household income of $54,737, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 42.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edinburg?

Edinburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22824.

What is the population of Edinburg?

The population of Edinburg, Virginia is 1,321 with a median age of 34.9. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $215,400, median household income $54,737, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.