Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Edinburg, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$908
Population
93,683
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Gateway City to the Rio Grande Valley
Suburb
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College
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Welcome to Edinburg, located in Texas' Rio Grande Valley and home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's main campus. This growing community combines academic spirit with local charm across its 44 square miles. Rental options span from apartments near campus to residential communities throughout the city. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $876, two-bedrooms at $1,003, and three-bedrooms around $1,181. The university district and historic downtown area, anchored by the Hidalgo County Courthouse, are popular areas for renters.
Edinburg offers residents numerous recreational opportunities. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, part of the World Birding Center network, provides walking trails and wildlife viewing areas. Sports enthusiasts can catch games at the Bert Ogden Arena, home to the NBA G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, or watch soccer matches at H-E-B Park, where the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros play. The Museum of South Texas History showcases regional heritage, while the McIntyre Street area features local dining options. With over 100,000 residents, Edinburg continues to grow while maintaining its community atmosphere.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,576
Average: $72,368
Education
20,149
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,063
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edinburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Edinburg, TX is $602 for a studio, $908 for one bedroom, $997 for two bedrooms, and $1,128 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edinburg has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$908/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$2,070/month
560 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,094/month
775 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,649/month
620 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Edinburg, TX is 15.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Edinburg is 31.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $602 - $1,128. You can expect to pay 7.4% less for groceries, 17.7% more for utilities, and 20.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
356 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
605 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
511 Students
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
IDEA Quest College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
667 Students
South Texas Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,309 Students
IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
795 Students
Edinburg Collegiate High School
Public
Grades 9-12
466 Students
IDEA Quest College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
667 Students
IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
795 Students
South Texas ISD World Scholars
Public
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,189 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
Airports
- McAllen International
- Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.