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Edinburg, TX

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Edinburg, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 25
Population102,561
Foreign Born11.8%
Population Density2,172people per mi²
Median Age29.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

75/100

25% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Edinburg, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $104k+$162k+
Elite (Top 5%) $129k+$200k+
Affordability Ratio

116%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean70%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
11
Positive
9
Poor
4
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

2.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Hospital

18 within 20 miles

4.5mi

Airport

SAN — San Antonio International

222.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Edinburg, TX

2.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 2.7 mi
Camping4Nearest 17.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$58k+6.7%
23% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$399k
39% below US avg
College Educated
28.9%
17% below US avg
WFH
9.8%
31% below US avg
Homeownership
52.5%
20% below US avg
Median Home
$175k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary*
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Edinburg, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season353 days364 frost-free
Annual Rainfall31.4"
Elevation95 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great292 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,172/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane, Cold Wave, Inland Flooding, Heat Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 8.9 mi · coast 5.1 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$309.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCorpus Christi318k people are 112 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital274 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison1.4 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T01:59:09.000Z

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