Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Southeast Edinburg, Edinburg

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9th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Southeast Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe2.2 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.5 mi

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

Population
850
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$154,000
Household income
$94,000
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Edinburg

Southeast Edinburg is an area in Edinburg with about 900 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Edinburg is A-. That puts it 9th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Edinburg

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,000, 58% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Edinburg

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,280, 29% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Edinburg report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,280, homes cost 1.6x income.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $94,000, 0% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    49 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 4.8% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    36% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast 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: 84%30 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.3%25 points lower than Edinburg (26%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Median rent: $1,28029% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 36%3 points higher than Edinburg (32%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Edinburg (2.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEisenhower ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.5 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.3 mi
  • CEconomedes High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Edinburg

Median rent in Southeast Edinburg is $1,280 a month, 29% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $154,000, 19% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,063 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent29% higher than Edinburg$1,280$996$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Edinburg$154,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income48% lower than Edinburg1.6x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than Edinburg0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Edinburg84%53%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Edinburg7.9%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg199820031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,063
Mortgage payment
$843
Property tax
$220
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $154,000 home in Southeast 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 income58% higher than Edinburg$94,000$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Edinburg0%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line25 points lower than Edinburg1.3%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Edinburg29%28%34%
Average commute42% lower than Edinburg13 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Edinburg4.8%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Edinburg100%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Edinburg

Under 1819%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6440%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino78%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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. A-IdlewildOdessa
  2. BRogersAndrews
  3. ABellaireMonahans

Questions about Southeast Edinburg

Is Southeast Edinburg a good place to live?

Southeast Edinburg covers part of Edinburg, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Edinburg?

Renters in Southeast Edinburg pay a median of $1,280 a month, 29% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $154,000, 19% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 1.6x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Southeast Edinburg?

The closest rated public schools are Eisenhower Elementary (elementary, rated C), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) and Economedes High School (high, rated C). 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.