Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in The Links, Edinburg

D

32nd of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 21 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

The Links is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 32nd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
5,340
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$181,000
Household income
$63,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in The Links

The Links is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 5,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for The Links is D. That puts it 32nd of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in The Links

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in The Links

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 16% higher than the Edinburg median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 31 minutes, against 22 for Edinburg as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Links report card

Each grade compares The Links 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 2.8x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $63,600, 7.5% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    50 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.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 12% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    33% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

The Links compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%19 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x11% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Vacant homes: 6.3%3 points lower than Edinburg (9.1%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Average commute: 31 min44% higher than Edinburg (22 min)
  • Median rent: $1,16016% higher than Edinburg ($996)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%4 points higher than Edinburg (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DDr Thomas Esparza ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.8 mi
  • BFrancisco Barrientes MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1.6 mi
  • BEdinburg High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in The Links

Median rent in The Links 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 $181,000, 5% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,300 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent16% higher than Edinburg$1,160$996$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Edinburg$181,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Edinburg2.8x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Edinburg51%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Edinburg72%53%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Edinburg6.3%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg200820031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,300
Mortgage payment
$991
Property tax
$309
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $181,000 home in The Links, 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 income7% higher than Edinburg$63,600$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Edinburg7.5%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Edinburg29%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Edinburg28%28%34%
Average commute44% higher than Edinburg31 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Edinburg12%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Edinburg92%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 The Links

Under 1837%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6435%
65 and over9.5%
Race and ethnicity
White2.8%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black0.8%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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. D+Central Southwest HoustonHouston
  2. DNorth ConroeConroe
  3. D-Rustling OaksHouston

Questions about The Links

Is The Links a good place to live?

The Links is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 5,300 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 32nd of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Links?

Renters in The Links pay a median of $1,160 a month, 16% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $181,000, 5% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve The Links?

The closest rated public schools are Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary (elementary, rated D), Francisco Barrientes Middle (middle, rated B) and Edinburg High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the The Links 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.