Neighborhood in Edinburg, Hidalgo County

Living in Willow Creek, Edinburg

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4th of 35areas in Edinburg
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Edinburg overall: C+

Willow Creek is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
1,580
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$295,000
Household income
$97,400
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Willow Creek

Willow Creek is a neighborhood in Edinburg with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Willow Creek is A. That puts it 4th of 35 areas we grade in Edinburg, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Willow Creek

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Willow Creek

  • Higher poverty. 43% of residents live below the poverty line, against 26% across Edinburg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Willow Creek report card

Each grade compares Willow Creek with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,070, homes cost 3.0x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $97,400, 1.2% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 0% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    21% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Willow Creek compared with Edinburg

Better than Edinburg

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%30 points higher than Edinburg (53%)
  • Median household income: $97,40064% higher than Edinburg ($59,466)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 21%12 points lower than Edinburg (32%)

Worse than Edinburg

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than Edinburg (47%)
  • People below the poverty line: 43%17 points higher than Edinburg (26%)
  • Median rent: $1,0707% higher than Edinburg ($996)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFreddy Gonzalez ElementaryElementary, Edinburg CISD0.4 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Preparatory AcademyMiddle, South Texas ISD0.9 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD World ScholarsHigh, South Texas ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Willow Creek

Median rent in Willow Creek 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 $295,000, 56% higher than the Edinburg median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,073 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEdinburgTexas
Median rent7% higher than Edinburg$1,070$996$1,403
Median home value56% higher than Edinburg$295,000$189,600$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Edinburg3.0x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than Edinburg100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Edinburg84%53%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Edinburg9.8%9.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Edinburg199020031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,073
Mortgage payment
$1,615
Property tax
$458
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $295,000 home in Willow Creek, 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 income64% higher than Edinburg$97,400$59,466$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Edinburg1.2%6.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than Edinburg43%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Edinburg30%28%34%
Average commute4% lower than Edinburg21 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Edinburg0%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Edinburg3.6%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Willow Creek

Under 1834%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6440%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino95%
Black1.3%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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. 5ASprague LandingMedian rent $1,180
  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. A-PlantationLaredo
  2. B+San Isidro RanchLaredo
  3. A+Violet Crown HeightsAustin

Questions about Willow Creek

Is Willow Creek a good place to live?

Willow Creek is a neighborhood in Edinburg, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 35 areas we score in Edinburg. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Willow Creek?

Renters in Willow Creek pay a median of $1,070 a month, 7% higher than the Edinburg median. The median home is worth $295,000, 56% higher than the Edinburg median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Edinburg.

What schools serve Willow Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Freddy Gonzalez Elementary (elementary, rated A), South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy (middle, rated A) 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 Willow Creek 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.