Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in North Edinburg, Edinburg

D+

31st of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

North Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy4.1 mi
Park3.0 mi
Cafe4.1 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym4.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.3 mi
Childcare4.2 mi
Library6.4 mi

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

Population
1,770
Median rent
$800
Median home value
$100,000
Household income
$74,700
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in North Edinburg

North Edinburg is an area in Edinburg with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 52% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 31st of 35 areas in Edinburg, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in North Edinburg

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $800, 20% lower than the Edinburg median.

Cons of living in North Edinburg

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 22 for Edinburg as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

North Edinburg report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $800, homes cost 1.3x income.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $74,700, 8.1% unemployed.

    23 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-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 10% work from home.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% 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 B+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

North Edinburg compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%47 points lower than Edinburg (47%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%38 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Home value to income: 1.3x58% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Average commute: 30 min39% higher than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%10 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 37%4 points higher than Edinburg (32%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGuerra ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.4 mi
  • DBetty Harwell MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD4.1 mi
  • BEdinburg North High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD4.5 mi

Cost of living in North Edinburg

Median rent in North Edinburg is $800 a month, 20% lower than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $100,000, 47% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $731 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent20% lower than Edinburg$800$996$1,403
Median home value47% lower than Edinburg$100,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income58% lower than Edinburg1.3x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than Edinburg0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points higher than Edinburg91%53%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Edinburg6.9%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200420031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$731
Mortgage payment
$547
Property tax
$183
Median rent, for comparison
$800

Based on a $100,000 home in North Edinburg, 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 income26% higher than Edinburg$74,700$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Edinburg8.1%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Edinburg17%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Edinburg18%28%34%
Average commute39% higher than Edinburg30 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Edinburg10%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Edinburg93%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Edinburg

Under 1827%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6432%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White6.4%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black0%
Asian1.9%
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-Southwest TerrellTerrell
  2. C-Central Homestead Meadows NorthHomestead Meadows North
  3. C-West San BenitoSan Benito

Questions about North Edinburg

Is North Edinburg a good place to live?

North Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Edinburg?

Median rent in North Edinburg is $800 a month, 20% lower than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $100,000, 47% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 1.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve North Edinburg?

The closest rated public schools are Guerra Elementary (elementary, rated B), Betty Harwell Middle (middle, rated D) and Edinburg North High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Edinburg that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.