Living in Edinburg, TX
Edinburg is the 293rd-largest city in the US, home to about 111,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 10.4% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run well below the national average (85.9 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 110,700+10.4% since 2020
- Median home value
- $189,6003.2 years of median income
- Median rent
- $996/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $59,466median, per year
- Price level
- 85.9US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 72° / 98°lows 49° / 75°
- Average commute
- 22 min11% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Hidalgo County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 98 ft
Metro area: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Cost of living in Edinburg
The median home in Edinburg is worth $189,600 and the median household earns $59,466 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.2 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $996 a month, about 20% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area at 85.9, with housing at 55.9 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $64,400 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Edinburg weather
Average highs run from 72°F in January to 98°F in July, and January nights average 49°F. It gets 24 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 174 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to March.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Edinburg
People and work
The median resident is 30.2 years old, and 28% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 53% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 30.233rd youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 53%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,37646.6 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%2% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 6.1%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 26%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2003median year
Who moves to Edinburg, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Houston (Harris County), San Antonio (Bexar County) and Austin (Travis County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to San Antonio (Bexar County), Houston (Harris County) and Austin (Travis County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Hidalgo County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, hail, ice storm, cold wave.
Home prices
+7.6% in a year
Up 55% over five years. FHFA house price index for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
44% good days
4 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Edinburg
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- South Texas College 17 miles
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Airports near Edinburg
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Miller International Airport MFE | 19 mi | 625,670 |
| Valley International Airport HRL | 35 mi | 603,561 |
| Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport BRO | 59 mi | 188,157 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Edinburg
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 10 mi | 28,666 | $4,858 | 55% |
| South Texas College | 17 mi | 15,856 | $855 | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Edinburg
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before January 21, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around December 5 and the first frost comes around December 23.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Edinburg 17 NNE, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Edinburg.
Wildfire smoke in Edinburg
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Edinburg on about 179 days a year, including about 26 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Edinburg
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 35,680 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Edinburg
Downtown Edinburg is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 33,343 | 46 | 14.7 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Sharyland Independent School District (9,844 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Edinburg's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Edinburg's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Yuma, AZ54% matchCompare
- Lake Charles, LA54% matchCompare
- Bryan, TX50% matchCompare
- San Angelo, TX48% matchCompare
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Pros and cons of living in Edinburg
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.2 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 14% below the US average (BEA).
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 72°F.
- Data The city is growing fast (+10.4% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 174 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Poverty is high: 26% of residents live below the poverty line.
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Cities near Edinburg
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, TX | 15 mi | 88,992 | $175,700 | 85.9 | Compare |
| McAllen, TX | 17 mi | 150,640 | $190,400 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Pharr, TX | 19 mi | 80,830 | $121,900 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Brownsville, TX | 54 mi | 192,957 | $139,900 | 86.0 | Compare |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 102 mi | 317,247 | $210,400 | 92.7 | Compare |
| Laredo, TX | 112 mi | 269,515 | $193,500 | 87.0 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edinburg a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, no state income tax on wages, short commutes; the trade-offs are 174 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Edinburg side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Edinburg?
The Census Bureau estimates Edinburg had 110,700 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 100,314 in April 2020 (+10.4%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Edinburg?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $64,400 in the Edinburg area. The median household here earns $59,466.
When is the best time to visit Edinburg?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, November to March are the most comfortable months. July averages 98°F and January 72°F for daytime highs.
What county is Edinburg in?
Edinburg is in Hidalgo County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Edinburg in?
Edinburg is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Edinburg?
About 98 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Edinburg. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Edinburg 17 NNE, TX station; snowfall from La Joya, TX. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.