Town in Jackson County
Living in Edna, TX
586th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 21 of 100
Edna gets an overall grade of D and ranks 586th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and schools, and trails on home ownership and jobs and income.
- Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (16 of 100)
- Population
- 6,088+1.4% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,05525% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $117,80058% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $59,600Median
- Average commute
- 23 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 430Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Edna
Edna is a town in Jackson County. 6,088 people lived here in 2025, up 1.4% from 2020. It is spread out.
Places locals use include Shelby Park, Jackson County Memorial Library and Children's Park.
The median age is 39.5, 46% of households have children, 58% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $59,600 a year (24% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Edna
- Lower rent. Median rent is $1,055, 25% lower than the Texas median.
- Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
Cons of living in Edna
- Higher unemployment. 7.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
- Higher poverty. 25% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
Who Edna suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: 50% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 11% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 22% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 24% lower than the Texas median, with 27 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 23% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 22% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 11% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 85% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,055 is 25% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,055 is 25% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for people on a budget.
Edna report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Edna with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade B+
Median rent $1,055, homes cost 2.0x income.
75 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $59,600, 7.5% unemployed.
15 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade C
4 rated campuses, 50% rated A or B.
46 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade D+
430 violent crimes per 100k, 513 property crimes per 100k.
27 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: no grade
1 grocery store, 27 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.
No score vs TX townsGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 23 min, 5.6% work from home.
33 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D-
15% have a bachelor’s degree.
16 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D-
22% of adults uninsured.
16 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade D-
58% of homes owner-occupied.
15 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade D+
85% of homes have broadband.
24 of 100 vs US towns
Where Edna stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Home value to income: 2.0x45% lower than Texas (3.6x)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%13 points lower than Texas (52%)
- Median rent: $1,05525% lower than Texas ($1,403)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
- People below the poverty line: 25%11 points higher than Texas (14%)
- Median household income: $59,60024% lower than Texas ($78,476)
Cost of living in Edna
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Edna is $1,055 a month, 25% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $42,000 a year. Right now 39% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $982 for a one-bedroom, $1,142 for a two-bedroom and $1,377 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $117,800, 58% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $645 before tax, or $783 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.
Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Edna pays $1,654 a year, 61% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent25% lower than Texas | $1,055 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value58% lower than Texas | $117,800 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income45% lower than Texas | 2.0x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Texas | 39% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year61% lower than Texas | $1,654 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Texas | 58% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1974 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $645
- Property tax
- $138
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,055
Based on a $117,800 home in Edna, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is Edna safe?
In 2025, Edna Police Department reported 26 violent crimes and 31 property crimes. That works out to 430 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 11% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 513 property crimes per 100,000, 75% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is up about 38% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Edna Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Edna
Edna has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 50% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Edna ISD.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- BEdna Junior HighMiddle, Edna ISD88 of 100
- BEdna High SchoolHigh, Edna ISD87 of 100
- CEdna IntermediateElementary, Edna ISD72 of 100
- CEdna PriElementary, Edna ISD71 of 100
Daily life in Edna
Everyday places mapped inside Edna, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Shelby Park, Jackson County Memorial Library, Children's Park.
The average one-way commute is 23 minutes, 12% shorter than the Texas average. 6% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
The median household income is $59,600, income per person is $27,698, unemployment is 7.5% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income24% lower than Texas | $59,600 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person32% lower than Texas | $27,698 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Texas | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line11 points higher than Texas | 25% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas | 15% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas | 82% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance2 points higher than Texas | 22% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Texas | 85% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute12% lower than Texas | 23 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than Texas | 5.6% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Edna
Median age 39.5 years. 46% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Edna
Edna has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 44°F. There are about 120 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 40 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Victoria Rgnl Ap, 19 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near Edna
Nearby, Ganado gets a D, Inez gets an A- and Victoria gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- DGanadoTown, 1,534 people9 mi
- A-InezTown, 2,031 people11 mi
- D+VictoriaCity, 65,625 people22 mi
- B-Port LavacaSmall city, 11,358 people25 mi
- FBloomingtonTown, 1,895 people27 mi
- D+El CampoSmall city, 12,202 people28 mi
Living in Edna: common questions
Is Edna, TX a good place to live?
Edna gets an overall grade of D and ranks 586th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and schools, and trails on home ownership and jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Edna?
Median rent in Edna is $1,055 a month, 25% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $117,800, 58% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $783, including property tax.
Is Edna safe?
In 2025, Edna Police Department reported 430 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 11% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 513 per 100,000, 75% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Edna?
We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Edna. 50% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 46 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
What is the weather like in Edna?
Summers in Edna peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 44°F. Expect around 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 40 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Edna?
The average one-way commute is 23 min, 12% lower than the Texas average. About 5.6% of workers work from home.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.