What is the median household income in Edinburg, TX?
The median household income in Edinburg, TX is $59,466 (±$3,555) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $996 a month would take about $39,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Edinburg, the median household income went from $48,673 in 2015–2019 to $59,466 in 2020–2024 (+22.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $59,466 (±$3,555)
- Median renter income
- $41,321 (±$3,889)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $39,800
Income in Edinburg against Hidalgo County, its state and the nation
| Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,466 (±$3,555) | $54,338 (±$1,156) | $78,476 (±$263) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $41,321 (±$3,889) | $36,139 (±$1,434) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $79,565 (±$3,802) | $64,957 (±$1,583) | $100,555 (±$369) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $996 (±$35) | $957 (±$14) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Edinburg, median household income is higher than in Hidalgo County ($54,338).
It is also lower than in Texas ($78,476).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Hidalgo County, Edinburg ranks 9 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 839 of 1,374.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Edinburg
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $996 a month ($11,952 a year) needs an income of about $39,800 a year.
The median renting household in Edinburg earns $41,321 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,673 (±$2,639) | $59,466 (±$3,555) | +22.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $794 (±$24) | $996 (±$35) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $121,900 (±$5,901) | $189,600 (±$7,010) | +55.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Edinburg
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg | — | $59,466 (±$3,555) | — |
| Doolittle | 3.7 mi | $36,109 (±$6,976) | Lower |
| Murillo | 4.2 mi | $70,609 (±$23,803) | Not measurably different |
| Lopezville | 5.0 mi | $38,207 (±$6,018) | Lower |
| Muniz | 5.8 mi | $91,121 (±$51,333) | Not measurably different |
| San Carlos | 5.8 mi | $49,132 (±$20,827) | Not measurably different |
| North Alamo | 7.3 mi | $55,408 (±$7,203) | Not measurably different |
| La Blanca | 7.8 mi | $56,008 (±$19,334) | Not measurably different |
| McAllen | 8.6 mi | $61,579 (±$2,258) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Doolittle, TX ($36,109), Lopezville, TX ($38,207).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Progreso Lakes | $82,917 (±$29,215) |
| 4 | Murillo | $70,609 (±$23,803) |
| 5 | Olivarez | $64,599 (±$28,483) |
| 6 | McAllen | $61,579 (±$2,258) |
| 7 | Mission | $60,767 (±$3,743) |
| 8 | Weslaco | $59,551 (±$5,836) |
| 9 | Edinburg | $59,466 (±$3,555) |
| 10 | Hidalgo | $59,441 (±$4,786) |
| 11 | Abram | $58,846 (±$42,946) |
| 12 | Midway North | $58,184 (±$11,338) |
| 13 | Alamo | $57,096 (±$10,804) |
| 14 | San Juan | $56,562 (±$4,030) |
| 15 | La Blanca | $56,008 (±$19,334) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Hidalgo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Edinburg
What is the median household income in Edinburg?
The median household income in Edinburg is $59,466 (±$3,555) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Edinburg?
About $39,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $996 a month.
Have incomes in Edinburg kept up with inflation?
In Edinburg, the median household income went from $48,673 in 2015–2019 to $59,466 in 2020–2024 (+22.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Edinburg?
The median renting household in Edinburg, TX earns $41,321 (±$3,889) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edinburg city, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Edinburg city, Texas (place:22660, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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