City of Edinburg, Texas

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Information on Edinburg, Hidalgo County

The City of Edinburg is located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Edinburg at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Edinburg City HALL, Hidalgo County

Edinburg City Hall's addressEdinburg Edinburg Municipal Building
PO Box 1079
Edinburg, TX 78540-1079
United States
Phone number of Edinburg City Hall+1 956-388-8204
Edinburg, TX emailNot available
Edinburg official websitecityofedinburg.com
Mayor of EdinburgRichard H. Garcia
Hidalgo County, Texas: Vital Records Edinburg vital records
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Common questions about Edinburg

What county is Edinburg TX in?

Edinburg, TX is located in Hidalgo County

Where is Edinburg, Texas ?

Edinburg is the county seat of Hidalgo County, located in the southern region of Texas, United States. It lies in the Rio Grande Valley and is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area. Edinburg is approximately 10 miles north of McAllen and about 80 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico.

What is the cost of living in Edinburg TX ?

The cost of living in Edinburg, TX (Hidalgo County) is quite affordable. Housing costs average around $160,000 for homes. Monthly transportation expenses are approximately $100, while groceries for a single person can average about $250 per month. Overall, Edinburg offers a reasonable standard of living for its residents.

Edinburg administrative division

Edinburg building department, TX

If you're planning a construction project in Edinburg, TX, securing the necessary permits is an essential first step. You can request the required documentation from the City of Edinburg's Building Permits and Inspections Department. It's located at 415 W. University Drive. To ensure a smooth process, it's crucial to contact the office directly to obtain detailed information on fees and processing times, as these may vary depending on the specifics of your project.
OfficeEdinburg Building Permits & Inspections
CityEdinburg
StateTexas
Address415 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone+1 956-388-8203
Websitehttps://cityofedinburg.com/departments/building_permits/index.php

Demography of Edinburg

Name of Edinburg inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population77 100 inhabitants42 / 384
Population density in Edinburg2 056,1 pop/sq mi (793,9 pop/km²)

Edinburg City (TX) statistics

Edinburg TX Median household income$45,000
Edinburg TX Poverty rate25.6%
Edinburg TX Unemployment rate6.1%
Edinburg TX Educational attainment82.3%

Air quality

Edinburg Air Quality Today29 (Good)

Upcoming Events in edinburg

Chris Tomlin w/ Newsboys2025-06-28 at Bert Ogden Arena
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List of Passport Facilities in Edinburg, TX

Where to apply for a passport in Edinburg, TX? There are 3 passport offices in Edinburg, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
CITY OF EDINBURG SECRETARY415 W UNIVERSITY DRIVE9563888205
EDINBURG TX POST OFFICE410 SOUTH JACKSON ROAD9563833866
HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK100 NORTH CLOSNER9563182200

Top 3 most popular banks in Edinburg

There are 23 bank branches in Edinburg.
International Bank of Commerce is the most popular bank in Edinburg with 4 branch offices, followed by PlainsCapital Bank with 2 branch offices and then Lone Star National Bank with 2 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Edinburg:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
International Bank of Commerce4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PlainsCapital Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Lone Star National Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Texas Regional Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Compass Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Vantage Bank Texas1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Freedom Bank1Limited Service Loan Production Office
Rio Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Texas National Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Capital One, National Association1Limited Service Facility Office
First National Bank Texas1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Edinburg administrative numbers

Edinburg City code4822660
Edinburg City postcode78540

Toponymy and translation of Edinburg

Transportation modes in Edinburg

Airport
McAllen Miller International Airport 10.7 miles
Valley International Airport 32.1 miles
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 53.8 miles

Edinburg territory

Edinburg area37,50 sq mi (97,12 km²)
Edinburg altitude95 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 26.3144
Longitude: -98.1632
Latitude: 26° 18' 52'' North
Longitude: 98° 9' 48'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Cities twinned with EdinburgCurrently, the town Edinburg isn’t twinned
Namesake of Edinburg
  • Edinburg, Illinois, États-Unis
  • Edinburg, Maine, États-Unis
  • Edinburg, New York, États-Unis
  • Edinburg, North Dakota, États-Unis
  • Edinburg, Virginia, États-Unis
Natural parksEdinburg isn't part of a natural park

What is Edinburg close to?

Nearby cities include: McAllen, San Juan, Palmhurst and Alton
McAllenNeighbouring townsSan Juan
McAllenMcAllenSan Juan
McAllen 8.4 milesSan Juan 8.6 milesPalmhurst 9.1 miles
Alton 9.4 milesAlamo 9.7 milesPharr 10.2 miles
Elsa 10.6 milesDonna 12 milesEdcouch 12.5 miles
Mission 12.5 milesPalmview 14.6 milesLa Villa 14.7 miles
Granjeno 15 milesWeslaco 15.3 milesHidalgo 15.3 miles
Penitas 18.3 milesMexico Reynosa 18.8 milesMercedes 19 miles
Progreso 19.8 milesLa Joya 19.8 milesProgreso Lakes 21.1 miles

Distance between Edinburg and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1320 milesHouston : 294 milesPhiladelphia : 1628 miles
Phoenix : 973 milesSan Antonio : 219 miles closestSan Diego : 1225 miles
Dallas : 456 milesSan Jose : 1578 milesJacksonville : 1042 miles
Indianapolis : 1161 milesSan Francisco : 1651 milesAustin : 277 miles
Columbus : 1288 milesFort Worth : 450 milesCharlotte : 1197 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Edinburg, TX

Elementary schools in Edinburg

Alfonso Ramirez Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 570

Anne L Magee Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 400

Austin Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345

Betts Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 476

Cano-Gonzalez Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 470

Canterbury Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 623

Carmen V Avila Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 679

De La Vina Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 621

Dr Kay Teer Crawford Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 720

Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 480

Early Childhood

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 608

Eisenhower Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 660

Escandon Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 667

Freddy Gonzalez Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 469

Guerra Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 570

Idea Edinburg Academy

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 879

Idea Quest Academy

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 816

Jefferson Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 414

John F Kennedy Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 525

L B Johnson Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 416

Lee Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 461

Lincoln Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 564

Macaria Dela Garza Gorena Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 561

Monte Cristo Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 704

R C Flores-Mark A Zapata Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 613

San Carlos Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 526

Travis Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 368

Trevino Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 613

Truman Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 586

Vanguard Beethoven

District of Vanguard Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 460

Villarreal Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 617

Vista Academy Of Edinburg

District of Texas College Preparatory Academies
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 190

Zavala Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 549

Middle schools in Edinburg

South Middle

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1454

South Texas Preparatory Academy

District of South Texas Independent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 567

High schools in Edinburg

Economedes High School

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2590

Edinburg High School

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2449

Edinburg North High School

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2726

Jjaep-Southwest Key Program

District of Mercedes Independent School District
Lowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Students : 4

Juvenile Detention Center

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 65

Lone Star H S South

District of Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 111

Premier High Schools Career & Technical Educational Center

District of Premier High Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 174

Robert R Vela High School

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2235

South Texas Business Education & Technology Academy

District of South Texas Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 634

Vision Academy Of Excellence

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12

Alternative schools in Edinburg

B L Garza Middle School

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1102

Betty Harwell Middle

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1381

Brewster Elementary

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 9
Students : 385

Edinburg Alternative Education Academy

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 12

Elias Longoria Senior Middle

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1010

Francisco Barrientes Middle

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1304

Idea Edinburg College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 688

Idea Quest College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 759

Idea Toros College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 53

Memorial Middle

District of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1223

Private schools in Edinburg

Harvest Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 221

St Joseph Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 177

St Matthew's Episcopal School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 87

The Discovery School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 130

Leisure and activities in Edinburg surrounding area

Golf course
Ebony Golf CourseLos Lagos Golf Club
Monte Cristo Golf & Country ClubAlamo Country Club
to Alamo 8.7 miles
Tropic Star Park
to Pharr 9.5 miles		McAllen Country Club
to McAllen 10.1 miles
Tierra Del Sol Golf Club
to Pharr 10.4 miles		Palm View Municipal Golf Course
to McAllen 11 miles
Shary Municipal Golf Course
to Mission 11.5 miles		Club at Cimarron
to Mission 11.8 miles