Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Hills at Chapin, Edinburg

C

28th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Hills at Chapin is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,800
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$163,000
Household income
$52,500
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Hills at Chapin

Hills at Chapin is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 49% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 28th of 35 areas in Edinburg, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Hills at Chapin

  • 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Hills at Chapin

  • Higher poverty. 38% of residents live below the poverty line, against 26% across Edinburg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Hills at Chapin report card

Each grade compares Hills at Chapin 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 $1,100, homes cost 3.1x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $52,500, 2.8% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 2.8% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

Hills at Chapin compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Unemployment rate: 2.8%3 points lower than Edinburg (6.1%)
  • Average commute: 20 min7% lower than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%2 points higher than Edinburg (89%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • People below the poverty line: 38%12 points higher than Edinburg (26%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%11 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%10 points lower than Edinburg (53%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEisenhower ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.6 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.8 mi
  • BEdinburg North High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Hills at Chapin

Median rent in Hills at Chapin is $1,100 a month, 10% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $163,000, 14% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,047 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent10% higher than Edinburg$1,100$996$1,403
Median home value14% lower than Edinburg$163,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Edinburg3.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Edinburg52%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Edinburg43%53%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Edinburg12%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg199720031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,047
Mortgage payment
$892
Property tax
$154
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $163,000 home in Hills at Chapin, 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 income12% lower than Edinburg$52,500$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Edinburg2.8%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Edinburg38%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Edinburg17%28%34%
Average commute7% lower than Edinburg20 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Edinburg2.8%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0.8%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Edinburg91%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Hills at Chapin

Under 1828%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6433%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White3.1%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black4.8%
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. C-Wheatley Place Historic DistrictDallas
  2. B-South McAllenMcAllen
  3. C+Ghost TownLaredo

Questions about Hills at Chapin

Is Hills at Chapin a good place to live?

Hills at Chapin is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Hills at Chapin?

Median rent in Hills at Chapin is $1,100 a month, 10% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $163,000, 14% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Hills at Chapin?

The closest rated public schools are Eisenhower Elementary (elementary, rated C), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Hills at Chapin 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.