Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in White Rock, Edinburg

C

25th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

White Rock is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Home ownership scores low (2 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,290
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$231,000
Household income
$56,600
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
7.7%
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What it's like to live in White Rock

White Rock is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly rented (92% of homes) and 51% of households with children.

Our grade for White Rock is C. That puts it 25th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in White Rock

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

Cons of living in White Rock

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

White Rock report card

Each grade compares White Rock 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 $1,070, homes cost 4.1x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $56,600, 2.1% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 8.2% work from home.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    30% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    7.7% of homes owner-occupied.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

White Rock compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • People below the poverty line: 7.5%18 points lower than Edinburg (26%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 31%16 points lower than Edinburg (47%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%11 points higher than Edinburg (89%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 7.7%46 points lower than Edinburg (53%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x28% higher than Edinburg (3.2x)
  • Vacant homes: 19%10 points higher than Edinburg (9.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DZavala ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD1.1 mi
  • BB L Garza MiddleMiddle, Edinburg CISD0.8 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in White Rock

Median rent in White Rock is $1,070 a month, 7% higher than the Edinburg median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $231,000, 22% higher than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,644 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent7% higher than Edinburg$1,070$996$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Edinburg$231,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income28% higher than Edinburg4.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Edinburg31%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points lower than Edinburg7.7%53%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than Edinburg19%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg201020031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,644
Mortgage payment
$1,264
Property tax
$380
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $231,000 home in White Rock, 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 income5% lower than Edinburg$56,600$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Edinburg2.1%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Edinburg7.5%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Edinburg23%28%34%
Average commute12% lower than Edinburg19 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Edinburg8.2%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in White Rock

Under 1837%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6427%
65 and over1.5%
Race and ethnicity
White2.1%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. C-Parkway CornersOdessa
  2. B-Villa SerenaNew Braunfels
  3. B+Central VidorVidor

Questions about White Rock

Is White Rock a good place to live?

White Rock is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th 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 White Rock?

Renters in White Rock pay a median of $1,070 a month, 7% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $231,000, 22% higher than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve White Rock?

The closest rated public schools are Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 White Rock 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.