Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Northeast Edinburg, Edinburg

D

33rd of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Northeast Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy4.6 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe4.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym4.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.5 mi
Childcare4.2 mi
Library7.0 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$77,000
Household income
$48,800
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Edinburg

Northeast Edinburg is an area in Edinburg with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 79% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Edinburg is D. That puts it 33rd of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Edinburg

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Northeast Edinburg

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 22 for Edinburg as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Edinburg report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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+

    Homes cost 1.6x income.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $48,800, 3.9% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    33 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.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 22% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    1.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    47% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Edinburg compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%38 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Home value to income: 1.6x50% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.9%2 points lower than Edinburg (6.1%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 1.7%27 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Average commute: 31 min43% higher than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 47%15 points higher than Edinburg (32%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCarmen V Avila ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD1.4 mi
  • DBetty Harwell MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.5 mi
  • BEdinburg North High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD5 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Edinburg

The median home is worth $77,000, 59% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $543 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median home value59% lower than Edinburg$77,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income50% lower than Edinburg1.6x3.2x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points higher than Edinburg91%53%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Edinburg16%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200120031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$543
Mortgage payment
$421
Property tax
$121

Based on a $77,000 home in Northeast 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 income18% lower than Edinburg$48,800$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Edinburg3.9%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Edinburg26%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points lower than Edinburg1.7%28%34%
Average commute43% higher than Edinburg31 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Edinburg22%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Edinburg90%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northeast Edinburg

Under 1836%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6425%
65 and over7.0%
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. DCentral San ElizarioSan Elizario
  2. D-East ChannelviewChannelview
  3. DEl DoradoHouston

Questions about Northeast Edinburg

Is Northeast Edinburg a good place to live?

Northeast Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Edinburg?

The median home is worth $77,000, 59% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Northeast Edinburg?

The closest rated public schools are Carmen V Avila Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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.