Edinburg, Texas · ZIP 78541

Edinburg — ZIP 78541

Edinburg (78541) scores 65/100 — Fair for Edinburg. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $215K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$215K

Median rent$996/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$215K

Median Rent

$996/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
IDEA QUEST ACADEMY	KG–05	592	63%	71%
IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	667	60%	74%
ANNE L MAGEE EL	PK–05	460	57%	52%
IDEA EDINBURG ACADEMY	KG–05	728	44%	56%
BREWSTER EL	PK–08	332	44%	52%
IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	795	43%	56%
CARMEN V AVILA EL	PK–05	636	42%	42%
ELIAS LONGORIA SR MIDDLE	06–08	770	35%	51%
LONE STAR H S SOUTH (TJJD)	09–12	159	3%	3%
EARLY CHILDHOOD	PK–PK	352	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

49,395

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

27.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78541 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78541 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78541 is approximately $215K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78541 in Edinburg has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.