Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Canton Village, Edinburg

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8th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Canton Village is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacyunder 0.1 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,540
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$216,000
Household income
$83,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Canton Village

Canton Village is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 31% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 35 areas in Edinburg, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Canton Village

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $83,700, 41% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Canton Village

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 18% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Canton Village report card

Each grade compares Canton Village with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,180, homes cost 2.6x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $83,700, 1.1% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 213 violent crimes per 100k, 1,487 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 15% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    28% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Canton Village compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%36 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Median household income: $83,70041% higher than Edinburg ($59,466)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%11 points higher than Edinburg (89%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Median rent: $1,18018% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Edinburg (2.4%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AFreddy Gonzalez ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.6 mi
  • BSouth MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.3 mi
  • ARobert R Vela High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Canton Village

Median rent in Canton Village is $1,180 a month, 18% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $216,000, 14% higher than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,572 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent18% higher than Edinburg$1,180$996$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Edinburg$216,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Edinburg2.6x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Edinburg43%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Edinburg89%53%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Edinburg0%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200220031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,572
Mortgage payment
$1,182
Property tax
$390
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $216,000 home in Canton Village, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median household income41% higher than Edinburg$83,700$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Edinburg1.1%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Edinburg21%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Edinburg29%28%34%
Average commute9% lower than Edinburg20 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Edinburg15%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Edinburg100%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Canton Village

Under 1822%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White8.6%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Edinburg

  1. 1A+Victoria HeightsMedian rent $1,190
  2. 2AThe MeadowsMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3AJames CourtMedian rent $1,040
  4. 4AWillow CreekMedian rent $1,070
  5. 5ASprague LandingMedian rent $1,180
  6. 6AThe PresidioMedian rent $1,080
  7. 7AMon Mack EstatesMedian rent $920
  8. 9A-Southeast EdinburgMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AVista Real WestEl Paso
  2. BVista Real EastEl Paso
  3. B+Tierra HumedaEl Paso

Questions about Canton Village

Is Canton Village a good place to live?

Canton Village is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Canton Village?

Median rent in Canton Village is $1,180 a month, 18% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $216,000, 14% higher than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Canton Village?

The closest rated public schools are Freddy Gonzalez Elementary (elementary, rated A), South Middle (middle, rated B) and Robert R Vela High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Canton Village name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.