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Edinburg, TX


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Edinburg, Texas

Introduction to Edinburg, Texas

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 live in Edinburg.

Edinburg History

In 1908, William Briggs, John Closner, Plutarco de la Viña, Dennis B. Chapin, and Argyle McAllen founded a new community which they named Chapin. However, after Dennis Chapin was implicated in a murder, the name of the community was changed to Edinburg. The named was also chosen to honor a famous local businessman who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. The town was later declared Hidalgo County’s county seat. It was officially incorporated in 1919.

Edinburg and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of South Texas History
  • Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
  • International Museum of Art & Science
  • Bicultural Museum
  • Monte Cristo Golf and Country Club
  • Ebony Golf Course

Things To Do In Edinburg

One should visit the Museum of South Texas History which occupies an entire city block and features numerous exhibits related to the history of Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, situated along the Rio Grande River, has facilities for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, and hiking.

Edinburg Transportation

Edinburg International Airport is nearby.

Edinburg Higher Education

The University of Texas-Pan American is the local higher education institution, and South Texas Community College is only a few miles away.

High Points

Edinburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Edinburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Edinburg, TX

Comparing Edinburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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