Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Queen's Ridge Estates, Edinburg

B-

16th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Queen's Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
2,430
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$135,000
Household income
$45,200
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
26%
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What it's like to live in Queen's Ridge Estates

Queen's Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 2,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly rented (74% of homes) and 50% of households with children.

Our grade for Queen's Ridge Estates is B-. That puts it 16th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Queen's Ridge Estates

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Queen's Ridge Estates

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 16% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Higher poverty. 34% 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.

Queen's Ridge Estates report card

Each grade compares Queen's Ridge Estates 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 $1,160, homes cost 3.0x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $45,200, 7.2% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 15 min, 35% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    36% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    26% of homes owner-occupied.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

Queen's Ridge Estates compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Average commute: 15 min30% lower than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 9.0%7 points higher than Edinburg (2.4%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x6% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 26%27 points lower than Edinburg (53%)
  • Vacant homes: 25%16 points higher than Edinburg (9.1%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%10 points lower than Edinburg (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLee ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.9 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Preparatory AcademyMiddle, South Texas ISD0.9 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Queen's Ridge Estates

Median rent in Queen's Ridge Estates is $1,160 a month, 16% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $135,000, 29% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $902 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent16% higher than Edinburg$1,160$996$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Edinburg$135,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Edinburg3.0x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Edinburg52%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Edinburg26%53%63%
Vacant homes16 points higher than Edinburg25%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$902
Mortgage payment
$739
Property tax
$163
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $135,000 home in Queen's Ridge Estates, 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 income24% lower than Edinburg$45,200$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Edinburg7.2%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Edinburg34%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Edinburg19%28%34%
Average commute30% lower than Edinburg15 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home25 points higher than Edinburg35%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Edinburg9.0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Edinburg85%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Queen's Ridge Estates

Under 1830%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6432%
65 and over5.5%
Race and ethnicity
White2.9%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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+San Jacinto PlazaEl Paso
  2. B-Roosevelt School ColoniaWeslaco
  3. C+Central HarlingenHarlingen

Questions about Queen's Ridge Estates

Is Queen's Ridge Estates a good place to live?

Queen's Ridge Estates is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Queen's Ridge Estates?

Renters in Queen's Ridge Estates pay a median of $1,160 a month, 16% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $135,000, 29% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Queen's Ridge Estates?

The closest rated public schools are Lee Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Queen's Ridge Estates 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.