Edinburg, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Hidalgo County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Edinburg based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Edinburg
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 73Income: 39Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 24Median Age: 50Climate: 50Cost of Living: 49

Quick Stats

Population

102,561

2023 ACS

Median Income

$57,789

2023

Median Home Value

$174,800

2023

Median Rent

$968

2023

Median Age

29.9

Unemployment

6.6%

Cost of Living Index

97.7

100 = national avg

Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of 102,561 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Edinburg is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Edinburg is $57,789, and the median home value is $174,800. The cost of living index is 97.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $968 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, and the median age is 29.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

102,561

Male

51,585

50.3%

Female

50,976

49.7%

Median Age

29.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.0%

High School or Higher

30.7%

Foreign Born

19.5%

Veterans

3.4%

Married

33.1%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.000

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Two or More

48.2%

Foreign Born

19.5%

White
39.9%
Black
1.9%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
48.2%
Other
7.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

85.8%

87,956 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

14.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
82,373 (93.7%)
Puerto Rican
852 (1.0%)
Cuban
339 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
65 (0.1%)
Guatemalan
60 (0.1%)
Colombian
237 (0.3%)
Honduran
143 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
27 (0.0%)
Peruvian
72 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
3,791 (4.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
594 (23.5%)
Chinese
192 (7.6%)
Filipino
907 (35.8%)
Vietnamese
52 (2.1%)
Korean
403 (15.9%)
Japanese
14 (0.6%)
Pakistani
13 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
11 (0.4%)
Other Asian
347 (13.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
50 (98.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
21 (9.3%)
Apache
19 (8.4%)
Other Native American
188 (83.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

94,831

English Only

27.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

65,645 speakers

Limited English

20.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
65,645 (69.2%)
Tagalog
768 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
741 (0.8%)
Other Asian
575 (0.6%)
Korean
307 (0.3%)
Arabic
166 (0.2%)
Chinese
102 (0.1%)
Other Languages
66 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
52 (0.1%)
German
30 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

79.9%

Limited English Proficiency

20.1%

Spanish
27.5% limited English
Tagalog
25.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
37.0% limited English
Other Asian
12.0% limited English
Korean
63.5% limited English
Arabic
62.6% limited English
Chinese
66.7% limited English
Other Languages
42.4% limited English
Vietnamese
55.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,447

3.4% of population

Disability Rate

46.6%

1,606 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$51,228

Unemployment Rate

21.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
31.2%
Vietnam
27.4%
Korea
3.8%
World War II
1.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.1%
35-54
34.3%
55-64
18.5%
65-74
21.5%
75+
13.6%

Male Veterans

3,298

95.7%

Female Veterans

149

4.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$51,228

Non-Veteran Income

$28,949

Difference

$22,279

77.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,606

Without Disability

1,841

Disability Rate

46.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

11,143

#1 Ancestry

German

2.0% (2,075)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

1.8% (1,865)

#3 Ancestry

American

1.7% (1,739)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
2.0%
Irish
1.8%
American
1.7%
English
1.4%
French
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
European
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Scottish
0.3%
Arab
0.2%
Dutch
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%
Welsh
0.2%
Brazilian
0.2%
Jamaican
0.1%
Czech
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%
Danish
0.1%
Norwegian
0.1%
Portuguese
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

34,618

Family Households

23,715

68.5%

Married Couples

14,063

40.6%

Non-Family Households

10,903

31.5%

Single Mother Households

7,127

20.6%

Single Father Households

2,525

7.3%

Living Alone

8,582

24.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

24,720

In Married Couple

13,768

55.7%

With Single Mother

9,358

37.9%

With Single Father

1,594

6.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$64,784

Married Couple Income

$86,018

Single Mother Income

$38,048

Single Father Income

$51,889

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,691

Grandparents Responsible

618

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$57,789

-21% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,278

-27% vs national

Poverty Rate

25.7%

+89% vs national

Gini Index

0.4826

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.6%

+27% vs national

SNAP Recipients

23.0%

of households

How Edinburg Compares

Edinburg vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Edinburg is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.4%
$25-50K
19.7%
$50-75K
17.2%
$75-100K
11.2%
$100-150K
16.4%
$150-200K
6.3%
$200K+
4.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

+29% vs TX avg

Labor Force

47,122

Employed

43,790

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

29.9

Work from Home

9.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

97.7

100 = national avg

-2.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$43,009

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$101,657

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
108.4
Food
94.2
Transportation
87.2
Healthcare
95.3
Utilities
98.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$847

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,060

per month

The median household income in Edinburg, TX is $57,789, which is 21.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,278. The poverty rate of 25.7% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4826, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 47,122. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 9.8% working from home. About 72.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 97.7, which is 2.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 108.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,009 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$325,000

Median List Price

$295,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$146

Days on Market

90

Active Inventory

482

Months of Supply

9.8

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$210,794

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$985

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

14.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

5.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
14.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
5.4%
Listings with Price Drops
18.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 19.5%List Price โ†“ 8.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

49

New Listings

107

Pending Sales

56

Homes Sold โ†“ 36.4%New Listings โ†‘ 2.9%Pending โ†“ 28.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$146

Median List $/SF

$152

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 0.7%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Edinburg, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, home prices have risen 231.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 113.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 89.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 56.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX housing market rather than Edinburg alone.

40yr โ†‘ 231.4%20yr โ†‘ 113.5%10yr โ†‘ 89.8%5yr โ†‘ 56.8%2yr โ†‘ 10.8%Q4 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Edinburg vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Edinburg is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$174,800

Median Rent

$968

Total Housing Units

38,107

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Owner Occupied

52.5%

Renter Occupied

47.5%

Median Property Tax

$3,473

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,015

Housing Types

Single Family
58.7%
Multi-Family
36.0%
Mobile Home
5.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,473

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.99%

of home value

Median Home Value

$174,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,657

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,473) by the median home value ($174,800). In Edinburg, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.99%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Edinburg, TX is $325,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 90 days on the market. 14.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 9.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $146. Zillow's observed rent index is $985/month. About 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2003. There are 38,107 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,473. The effective tax rate is 1.99%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.70

per 1,000 residents

+4% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.57

per 1,000 residents

+2% vs national

Total Crimes

2,180

2024

Violent Clearance

47%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

-9.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Edinburg Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Edinburg vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Edinburg is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 37.1%Property โ†“ 63.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Edinburg police solve 100% of murder cases but only 12% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.02100.0%
RapeViolent920.8626.1%
RobberyViolent230.2160.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1731.6155.5%
BurglaryProperty1371.2712.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,57914.6816.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1741.6222.4%

Edinburg, TX reported 290 violent crimes and 1,890 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.70 per 1,000 residents is 3.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 47% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,579 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 30.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242901,8902.7017.57
20233172,3152.9921.81
20223532,3273.3622.16
20213612,3183.4522.16
20203252,3103.1422.32
20192812,9592.7929.33
20183043,2483.2935.15
20173063,3723.4237.64
20163544,1834.0948.34
20153654,0704.2947.81

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

92.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

0.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

32

Public Assistance

$36.2M

Individual Assistance

$19.9M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

15 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $47.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2025โ€”$5.5M
Hurricane Beryl โ†’HurricaneJul 2024$89K$4K
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$218K$476K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Hanna โ†’HurricaneJul 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$8.6M$3.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2019โ€”$137K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2018โ€”$2.3M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJun 2016$131K$105K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormNov 2015$2.8M$53K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2015$5.1M$1.5M
Hurricane Alex โ†’HurricaneAug 2010$3.5M$1.1M
Tropical Storm Alex โ†’HurricaneJun 2010โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneAug 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dolly โ†’HurricaneJul 2008$15.8M$3.0M
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dean โ†’HurricaneAug 2007โ€”โ€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 34 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

4,379

Total Claims Paid

$117,360,309

Avg Claim Payout

$26,801

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

60

Federal Funding

$18,885,981

Properties Protected

10

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.13

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures23$3,439,593
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts10$5,950,648
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions4$433,879
601.1: Generators3$315,000
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW2$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Edinburg has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hurricane, hail. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 4,379 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,231,992 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,917,695 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 60 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.5%

6.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

32.3%

21.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.5%

Arthritis

17.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

โ€”

Lack of Support

โ€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.8%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

9.2%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

9.8%

Edinburg has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 32.3% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

South Texas Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
South Texas Health System3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Cornerstone Regional Hospital3.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley3.1 miChildrensโ€”Yes
Rio Grande Regional Hospital12.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

256,419

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
NORTH ALAMO WSC171,1950
CITY OF EDINBURG85,2243

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

6

Total COโ‚‚e

2.6M MT

Top Emitter

Magic Valley Generating Station

1.1M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Magic Valley Generating Station
Cpn Management Lp
Power Plants1,136,192
Calpine Hidalgo Energy Center
Cpn Management Lp
Power Plants1,062,228
CITY OF EDINBURG LANDFILL
City Of Edinburg Sold Waste Department
Waste146,889
Red Gate Power Plant
South Texas Electric Cooperative Inc
Power Plants142,139
La Gloria Ranch Landfill
Republic Services Inc
Waste64,300
Gilmore Gas Plant/Bel Junction Compressor Station
Enterprise Products Partners Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems24,094

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.6M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-18% vs national

Drive Alone

72.7%

-8% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-73% vs national

Work From Home

9.8%

+5% vs national

Carpool

11.4%

Walk / Bike

2.6%

combined

How Edinburg's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

8

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

11

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231114041
202234000
2021910020
202044110
201966240
201869800

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Edinburg, TX is 19 minutes, which is 17.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 72.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.8% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 11.4% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. 0.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.2%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

34,618

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.2%
Cellular Data Plan
76.2%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.9%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
72.2%
Tablet
61.6%
Smartphone Only
12.7%
No Computer
7.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Edinburg vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

256,419

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NORTH ALAMO WSCCommunitySurface water171,1950
CITY OF EDINBURGCommunitySurface water85,2243

87.0% of households in Edinburg have broadband internet access. 74.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 256,419 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Edinburg is located in Hidalgo County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Edinburg.

Election Overview

Source: Hidalgo County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

104,517

48.1%

GOP Votes

110,760

51.0%

Total Votes

217,194

Margin

R+2.9%

Shift from 2020

R+19.9pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024104,517110,760217,19448.1%51.0%R+2.9
2020128,19990,527220,88458.0%41.0%D+17.1
2016118,73948,608172,99068.6%28.1%D+40.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Hidalgo County recorded 217,194 total votes. Republicans won the county with 51.0% of the vote compared to 48.1% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+19.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hidalgo County has shifted 43.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: cityofedinburg.com

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

297

Total Assets

$163.7M

Total Income

$149.3M

Per 10K Residents

29.0

nonprofits

-43.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

10

Median Assets

$173K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
59
Religion
58
Recreation & Sports
18
Human Services
17
Arts & Culture
14
Health Care
13
Youth Development
12
Animal-Related
7
Public Benefit
6
Philanthropy
5
Crime & Legal
4
Environment
3
Employment
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Community Improvement
3
Mental Health
2
Voluntary Health
2
Public Safety
2
Civil Rights
2
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
93.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $152.4M of $163.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Edinburg

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
VANGUARD ACADEMYEducation$102.4M$92.2M2001
RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE INCEducation$18.3M$7.7M1948
MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORYArts & Culture$11.9M$2.9M1971
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF EDINBURG RIO GRANDE VALLEY INCโ€”$7.6M$2.0M1990
PALM VALLEY ANIMAL CENTERAnimal-Related$3.6M$4.0M1975
UPPER VALLEY MONTESSORI SOCIETY INCEducation$2.6M$1.3M1975
SHALOM MEDIA USA INCReligion$1.7M$2.6M2011
CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF HIDALGO COUNTYCrime & Legal$1.6M$4.4M2000
PLAZA AMISTADHealth Care$1.5M$450K2019
BRIGADE CAMP ASSOC OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEYReligion$1.3M$717K2014
EDINBURG CHILD CARE INCFood & Agriculture$830K$6.3M1985
ABRAHAM PROJECT INCHuman Services$787K$617K2016
NAR INCORPORATEDFood & Agriculture$750K$7.1M2007
RENAISSANCE CANCER FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$733K$760K2010
UOSSM USAHealth Care$722K$2.5M2015
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF HIDALGO COUNTY INCCivil Rights$682K$530K1994
IGLESIA CAMINO DEL REY UPPER VALLEYReligion$679K$640K2015
DHR HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTPhilanthropy$575K$1.7M2020
CARLOS CALERA EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$549K$28K1983
HIDALGO COUNTY CLINICAL SERVICES INCHealth Care$475K$3.9M2010
LOONEY-MONTGOMERY FOUNDATIONโ€”$438K$102K1948
OASIS EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - OECFReligion$415K$66K2006
POTTER S CITY FAMILY CHAPELReligion$350K$107K2024
EDINBURG HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$314K$15K1996
SENTLI-CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTUREFood & Agriculture$278K$485K2022
HOUSE OF THE LORD HEALING MINISTRIESReligion$255K$114K2014
EDINBURG DANCE THEATREArts & Culture$254K$359K2009
HIDALGO COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATIONEducation$251K$118K2021
SOUTH TEXAS WELDING SCHOOL LLCโ€”$185K$295K2017
HIDALGO COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION INCYouth Development$185K$28K2003
FOUNDATION NEME INCPublic Benefit$184K$131K2014
HOLINESS FULL GOSPEL MISSIONSReligion$173K$100K1985
HOUSING ALLIANCE OF VALLEY EMPLOYEES SOUTH TEXAS REGIONHousing & Shelter$143K$163K2023
MACEDONIAN CALL MISSIONS INCReligion$132K$120K2007
ALTACAIR FOUNDATIONSHealth Care$118K$156K2023
INFINITE LOVEHuman Services$100K$157K2013
SOUTH TEXAS LITERACY COALITIONEducation$93K$133K2010
EDINBURG CRIME STOPPERS INCCrime & Legal$90K$19K2005
NOVELTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHMental Health$82K$1.9M2023
TEAM MARIOPublic Benefit$59K$307K2014
SOUTH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL ROUNDUPYouth Development$57K$150K2005
RIO GRANDE VALLEY-FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF MURDERED CHILDREN INCHuman Services$57K$158K2014
ADVENT SHARE MINISTRIES INCโ€”$54K$120K2009
NCL INC-RIO GRANDE VALLEY CHAPTERPhilanthropy$43K$59K2022
PARENT BOOSTER USA INCEducation$38K$132K2005
EDINBURG ARTS FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$33K$73K2013
RIO GRANDE VALLEY JUNIOR VOLLEYBALLRecreation & Sports$28K$100K1996
GOOD DEED CORPSCivil Rights$27K$299K2022
PARENT BOOSTER USA INCEducation$23K$117K2005
ORPHANS FIRSTHuman Services$17K$30K2017

Edinburg, TX has 297 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $163.7M. The most common category is Education, with 59 organizations. 10 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 29.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

414

Total Approved

$89.6M

Jobs Supported

3,151

Per 10K Residents

40.4

SBA loans

-49.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

53

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

75 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

397

Total Amount

$78.6M

Avg Loan

$197,928

Median Loan

$75,000

SBA Guaranteed

$58.4M(74%)

Jobs Supported

2,808

5044% of all loans

Loans

17

Total Amount

$11.0M

Avg Loan

$649,765

Median Loan

$373,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

81

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$23.8M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$293,251

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance76 loans
NAICS 62
$24.2M
Transportation & Warehousing41 loans
NAICS 48
$2.2M
Other Services37 loans
NAICS 81
$8.8M
Accommodation & Food Services34 loans
NAICS 72
$10.6M
Construction32 loans
NAICS 23
$5.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Aesthetic Vein and Laser Institute Pllc1$5.0M
Alvarado Real Property Holdings Llc2$3.0M
Burger King2$3.0M
Progressive Telecommunications2$3.0M
Dynamic Pain Management Pllc1$2.2M
Rmj Investments Ltd.1$2.1M
Maas Mexico Fund Lp1$1.9M
Scooters Coffee1$1.9M
Ke Safeguard Llc1$1.8M
Stoneridge Physical Rehabilitation Center Inc1$1.6M

Edinburg, TX has received 414 SBA loans totaling $89.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 397 loans (96% of the total), supporting 2,808 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 17 loans totaling $11.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Edinburg is PNC Bank, National Association with 75 loans. That works out to 40.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

7

Total Population

297,571

Avg Median Income

$55,723

Avg Home Value

$138,614

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7850159,095$49,451$149,000$94315.5
7850461,816$77,627$203,900$1,17819.6
7853938,162$64,864$198,300$1,03412.2
7854286,111$52,962$123,500$876176.0
785438,608$47,657$85,900$7596.4
78558905$46,313$54,900N/A0.8
7857342,874$51,185$154,800$90936.7

Edinburg, TX has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 297,571. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $55,723. The average median home value is $138,614. The average median monthly rent is -$95,237,281.

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