Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Urbana Vista, Edinburg

C

27th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Urbana Vista is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 27th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
3,000
Median rent
$710
Median home value
$106,000
Household income
$46,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Urbana Vista

Urbana Vista is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for Urbana Vista is C. That puts it 27th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Urbana Vista

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $710, 29% lower 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Urbana Vista

  • Higher poverty. 47% of residents live below the poverty line, against 26% across Edinburg.
  • Higher unemployment. 18% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.1% across Edinburg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Urbana Vista report card

Each grade compares Urbana Vista 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 $710, homes cost 2.3x income.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $46,200, 18% unemployed.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    74 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 19 min, 6.3% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    38% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

Urbana Vista compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Median rent: $71029% lower than Edinburg ($996)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x28% lower than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Average commute: 19 min11% lower than Edinburg (22 min)

Worse than Edinburg

  • People below the poverty line: 47%21 points higher than Edinburg (26%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%18 points lower than Edinburg (28%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%13 points higher than Edinburg (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLincoln ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.2 mi
  • BFrancisco Barrientes MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD1 mi
  • AEdinburg Collegiate High SchoolHigh, Edinburg CISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Urbana Vista

Median rent in Urbana Vista is $710 a month, 29% lower than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $28,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $106,000, 44% lower than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $729 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent29% lower than Edinburg$710$996$1,403
Median home value44% lower than Edinburg$106,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Edinburg2.3x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Edinburg60%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Edinburg52%53%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Edinburg15%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg198720031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$729
Mortgage payment
$580
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$710

Based on a $106,000 home in Urbana Vista, 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 income22% lower than Edinburg$46,200$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate12 points higher than Edinburg18%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line21 points higher than Edinburg47%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Edinburg11%28%34%
Average commute11% lower than Edinburg19 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Edinburg6.3%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Edinburg0.2%2.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Edinburg77%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 Urbana Vista

Under 1819%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6441%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White5.5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.1%

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. CSouthmostBrownsville
  2. C+North PharrPharr
  3. CCentral AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about Urbana Vista

Is Urbana Vista a good place to live?

Urbana Vista is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 27th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Urbana Vista?

Renters in Urbana Vista pay a median of $710 a month, 29% lower than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $106,000, 44% lower than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Urbana Vista?

The closest rated public schools are Lincoln Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Urbana Vista 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.