Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Sprauge Meadows IV, Edinburg

C+

18th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Sprauge Meadows IV is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,450
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$147,000
Household income
$49,800
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
54%
Loading map

What it's like to live in Sprauge Meadows IV

Sprauge Meadows IV is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1977, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 35 areas in Edinburg, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Sprauge Meadows IV

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Sprauge Meadows IV

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,210, 21% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sprauge Meadows IV report card

Each grade compares Sprauge Meadows IV 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 $1,210, homes cost 2.9x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $49,800, 4.8% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 16 min, 4.8% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    35% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

Sprauge Meadows IV compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Average commute: 16 min28% lower than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x8% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.8%1 points lower than Edinburg (6.1%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%16 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Median rent: $1,21021% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%7 points lower than Edinburg (89%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJefferson ElemElementary, Edinburg CISD0.4 mi
  • BFrancisco Barrientes MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.7 mi
  • AEdinburg Collegiate High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Sprauge Meadows IV

Median rent in Sprauge Meadows IV is $1,210 a month, 21% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $147,000, 22% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $998 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent21% higher than Edinburg$1,210$996$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Edinburg$147,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Edinburg2.9x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Edinburg53%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points higher than Edinburg54%53%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Edinburg14%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg197720031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$998
Mortgage payment
$805
Property tax
$193
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $147,000 home in Sprauge Meadows IV, 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 income16% lower than Edinburg$49,800$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Edinburg4.8%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Edinburg28%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Edinburg12%28%34%
Average commute28% lower than Edinburg16 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 internet7 points lower than Edinburg82%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Sprauge Meadows IV

Under 1820%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6442%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0.5%
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. CGolfcrestHouston
  2. C-SilverdaleHouston
  3. BLas CruecesLaredo

Questions about Sprauge Meadows IV

Is Sprauge Meadows IV a good place to live?

Sprauge Meadows IV is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Sprauge Meadows IV?

Median rent in Sprauge Meadows IV is $1,210 a month, 21% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $147,000, 22% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Sprauge Meadows IV?

The closest rated public schools are Jefferson Elem (elementary, rated A), Francisco Barrientes Middle (middle, rated B) and Edinburg Collegiate High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Sprauge Meadows IV 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.