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Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 8 miles NE of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 113 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 48,465 people people live in Edinburg.
In Edinburg, about 50% of adults are married. Edinburg has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Edinburg had a median family income of $30,634.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($17,985) in Edinburg than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Edinburg, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Notably, housing in Edinburg tends to be newer than in most cities.
In Edinburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Edinburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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