Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Granite Meadows, Edinburg

D

35th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 16 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Granite Meadows is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy2.4 mi
Park1.8 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
1,080
Median rent
$920
Median home value
$78,000
Household income
$37,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Granite Meadows

Granite Meadows is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 1,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Granite Meadows is D. That puts it 35th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Granite Meadows

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Granite Meadows

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 22 for Edinburg as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Granite Meadows report card

Each grade compares Granite Meadows 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 $920, homes cost 2.1x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $37,300, 3.3% unemployed.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    37 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 0% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% 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 D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Granite Meadows compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%35 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x34% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • People below the poverty line: 15%11 points lower than Edinburg (26%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than Edinburg (47%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.3%26 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Median household income: $37,30037% lower than Edinburg ($59,466)

Closest public schools

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

  • DZavala ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.3 mi
  • BB L Garza MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.4 mi
  • BEdinburg North High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Granite Meadows

Median rent in Granite Meadows is $920 a month, 8% lower than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $78,000, 59% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $691 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent8% lower than Edinburg$920$996$1,403
Median home value59% lower than Edinburg$78,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Edinburg2.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than Edinburg100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points higher than Edinburg89%53%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Edinburg0%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$691
Mortgage payment
$427
Property tax
$264
Median rent, for comparison
$920

Based on a $78,000 home in Granite Meadows, 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 income37% lower than Edinburg$37,300$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Edinburg3.3%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Edinburg15%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Edinburg2.3%28%34%
Average commute28% higher than Edinburg28 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Edinburg0%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Edinburg79%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Granite Meadows

Under 1821%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6422%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. DBasham Number 10 ColoniaMission
  2. C-AllendaleHouston
  3. DParkway RanchHouston

Questions about Granite Meadows

Is Granite Meadows a good place to live?

Granite Meadows is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Granite Meadows?

Renters in Granite Meadows pay a median of $920 a month, 8% lower than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $78,000, 59% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Granite Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated D), B L Garza Middle (middle, rated B) and Edinburg North High School (high, rated B). 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 Granite Meadows 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.