Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in James Court, Edinburg

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3rd of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

James Court is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$299,000
Household income
$76,100
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in James Court

James Court is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 1,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 26% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 35 areas in Edinburg, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in James Court

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 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.

Cons of living in James Court

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

James Court report card

Each grade compares James Court 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 $1,040, homes cost 3.9x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $76,100, 1.7% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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 B-

    Average commute 16 min, 7.4% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    63% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    21% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

James Court compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 63%34 points higher than Edinburg (28%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%20 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%12 points lower than Edinburg (26%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Home value to income: 3.9x23% higher than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Edinburg (2.4%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%2 points higher than Edinburg (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACanterbury ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.4 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Preparatory AcademyMiddle, South Texas ISD1.6 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in James Court

Median rent in James Court is $1,040 a month, 4% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $299,000, 58% higher than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,095 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent4% higher than Edinburg$1,040$996$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Edinburg$299,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Edinburg3.9x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Edinburg49%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than Edinburg73%53%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Edinburg0%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200620031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,095
Mortgage payment
$1,637
Property tax
$458
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $299,000 home in James Court, 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 income28% higher than Edinburg$76,100$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Edinburg1.7%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Edinburg14%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points higher than Edinburg63%28%34%
Average commute26% lower than Edinburg16 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Edinburg7.4%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Edinburg98%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in James Court

Under 1824%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6435%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White8.2%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Black0%
Asian11%
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. 4AWillow CreekMedian rent $1,070
  4. 5ASprague LandingMedian rent $1,180
  5. 6AThe PresidioMedian rent $1,080
  6. 7AMon Mack EstatesMedian rent $920
  7. 8A-Canton VillageMedian rent $1,180
  8. 9A-Southeast EdinburgMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Central HurstHurst
  2. AHarper's LandingThe Woodlands
  3. A+The GablesMcAllen

Questions about James Court

Is James Court a good place to live?

James Court is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in James Court?

Median rent in James Court is $1,040 a month, 4% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $299,000, 58% higher than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve James Court?

The closest rated public schools are Canterbury Elementary (elementary, rated A), South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy (middle, rated A) and South Texas ISD World Scholars (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 James Court 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.