Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Sprague Landing, Edinburg

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5th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Sprague Landing is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Well connected
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
3,380
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$331,000
Household income
$121,300
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Sprague Landing

Sprague Landing is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly rented (84% of homes) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Sprague Landing is A. That puts it 5th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Sprague Landing

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $121,300, 104% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Sprague Landing

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 18% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sprague Landing report card

Each grade compares Sprague Landing 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 $1,180, homes cost 2.7x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $121,300, 4.7% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 8.5% work from home.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    22% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Sprague Landing compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Median household income: $121,300104% higher than Edinburg ($59,466)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 14%33 points lower than Edinburg (47%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.5%21 points lower than Edinburg (26%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%38 points lower than Edinburg (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,18018% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • 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.

  • ATrevino ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.2 mi
  • BB L Garza MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.4 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Sprague Landing

Median rent in Sprague Landing is $1,180 a month, 18% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $331,000, 75% higher than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,296 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent18% higher than Edinburg$1,180$996$1,403
Median home value75% higher than Edinburg$331,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Edinburg2.7x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points lower than Edinburg14%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them38 points lower than Edinburg16%53%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Edinburg3.6%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg201320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,296
Mortgage payment
$1,812
Property tax
$484
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $331,000 home in Sprague Landing, 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 income104% higher than Edinburg$121,300$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Edinburg4.7%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line21 points lower than Edinburg4.5%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Edinburg33%28%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Edinburg22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Edinburg8.5%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sprague Landing

Under 1818%
18 to 3446%
35 to 6431%
65 and over4.8%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Black2.8%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race2.0%

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. 6AThe PresidioMedian rent $1,080
  6. 7AMon Mack EstatesMedian rent $920
  7. 8A-Canton VillageMedian rent $1,180
  8. 9A-Southeast EdinburgMedian rent $1,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AThe Enclave in Bay ColonyLeague City
  2. ALong Meadow FarmsPecan Grove
  3. APark WestheimerHouston

Questions about Sprague Landing

Is Sprague Landing a good place to live?

Sprague Landing is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Sprague Landing?

Renters in Sprague Landing pay a median of $1,180 a month, 18% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $331,000, 75% higher than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Sprague Landing?

The closest rated public schools are Trevino Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 Sprague Landing 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.