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Edinburg, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Edinburg.

Population: 126,569 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edinburg, TX is $223,470 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $358,250 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,083/month. 38 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,470

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,470
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$225,096
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$358,250
Median list price
$332,950
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
559
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
162
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
119 days
New listings (monthly)
83

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,083/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
38
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
5
High schools
9
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
VANGUARD ACADEMY, PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, EDINBURG CISD
Schools include
VANGUARD BEETHOVEN, PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS - EDINBURG CAREER & TECHNICAL, ESCANDON EL, AUSTIN EL, EDINBURG H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.5°F
Average high
86.5°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
172
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,187
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,648

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Norman & White Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM, CORNERSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, DOCTORS HOSPTAL AT RENAISSANCE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-98 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
7.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
56.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,993
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,469
Average weekly wage
$726
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,873

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EdinburgState medianUS median
Median home value$223,470$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$358,250$285,000$325,000
Median days on market98 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,083/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,993$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Edinburg, TX?
$223,470.
What is the median sale price in Edinburg, TX?
$358,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Edinburg, TX?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Edinburg, TX?
Typical rent: $1,083/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edinburg, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought.
Is Edinburg, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Edinburg, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edinburg, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edinburg, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Edinburg, TX?
38 schools (23 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Edinburg, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edinburg, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edinburg, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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