Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Enfield Estates, Edinburg

A-

10th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Enfield Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
4,400
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$191,000
Household income
$90,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Enfield Estates

Enfield Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 4,400 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Enfield Estates is A-. That puts it 10th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Enfield Estates

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $90,500, 52% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Enfield Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,230, 23% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Enfield Estates report card

Each grade compares Enfield Estates 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 $1,230, homes cost 2.1x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $90,500, 5.6% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 12% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

Enfield Estates compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%31 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Median household income: $90,50052% higher than Edinburg ($59,466)
  • People below the poverty line: 12%14 points lower than Edinburg (26%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Vacant homes: 21%12 points higher than Edinburg (9.1%)
  • Median rent: $1,23023% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%1 points lower than Edinburg (89%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CTravis ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.8 mi
  • BFrancisco Barrientes MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.7 mi
  • ARobert R Vela High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Enfield Estates

Median rent in Enfield Estates is $1,230 a month, 23% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $191,000, about the same as the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,354 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent23% higher than Edinburg$1,230$996$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Edinburg$191,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Edinburg2.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Edinburg48%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points higher than Edinburg84%53%63%
Vacant homes12 points higher than Edinburg21%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg199020031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,354
Mortgage payment
$1,045
Property tax
$309
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $191,000 home in Enfield Estates, 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 income52% higher than Edinburg$90,500$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Edinburg5.6%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Edinburg12%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Edinburg42%28%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Edinburg22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Edinburg12%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Edinburg4.3%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Edinburg88%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Enfield Estates

Under 1821%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6435%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Black0%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. 8A-Canton VillageMedian rent $1,180

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-East MissionMission
  2. A-Southwest AmarilloAmarillo
  3. BCentral TylerTyler

Questions about Enfield Estates

Is Enfield Estates a good place to live?

Enfield Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Enfield Estates?

Renters in Enfield Estates pay a median of $1,230 a month, 23% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $191,000, about the same as the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Enfield Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Travis Elementary (elementary, rated C), Francisco Barrientes 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 4 Census block groups closest to the Enfield Estates 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.