Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Santa Fe, Edinburg

B-

17th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Health scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,820
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$114,000
Household income
$21,900
Average commute
12 min
Homes owned
17%
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What it's like to live in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly rented (83% of homes) and 17% of households with children.

Our grade for Santa Fe is B-. That puts it 17th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Santa Fe

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 14% lower than the Edinburg median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Santa Fe

  • Higher poverty. 76% of residents live below the poverty line, against 26% across Edinburg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Santa Fe report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $860, homes cost 5.2x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $21,900, 0% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 12 min, 17% work from home.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    17% of homes owner-occupied.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    75% of homes have broadband.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

Santa Fe compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 31%28 points higher than Edinburg (2.4%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%25 points higher than Edinburg (28%)
  • Average commute: 12 min43% lower than Edinburg (22 min)

Worse than Edinburg

  • People below the poverty line: 76%50 points higher than Edinburg (26%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 90%43 points higher than Edinburg (47%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 17%36 points lower than Edinburg (53%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLee ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD1.2 mi
  • BB L Garza MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.2 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Santa Fe

Median rent in Santa Fe is $860 a month, 14% lower than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $114,000, 40% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $814 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent14% lower than Edinburg$860$996$1,403
Median home value40% lower than Edinburg$114,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income64% higher than Edinburg5.2x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent43 points higher than Edinburg90%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than Edinburg17%53%63%
Vacant homes9 points lower than Edinburg0%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$814
Mortgage payment
$624
Property tax
$190
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $114,000 home in Santa Fe, 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 income63% lower than Edinburg$21,900$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Edinburg0%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line50 points higher than Edinburg76%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than Edinburg53%28%34%
Average commute43% lower than Edinburg12 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Edinburg17%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit28 points higher than Edinburg31%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than Edinburg75%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Santa Fe

Under 1819%
18 to 3458%
35 to 6415%
65 and over8.3%
Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black0%
Asian24%
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. CLexington ApartmentsCollege Station
  2. C-Tech RidgeAustin
  3. C-Ridge ApartmentsCollege Station

Questions about Santa Fe

Is Santa Fe a good place to live?

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th 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 Santa Fe?

Renters in Santa Fe pay a median of $860 a month, 14% lower than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $114,000, 40% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Santa Fe?

The closest rated public schools are Lee Elementary (elementary, rated C), B L Garza Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Santa Fe 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.