Edinburg, Texas

Edinburg, TX Details

Located near the Mexican border, Edinburg, Texas is a growing city of 83,000 residents. Founded in 1908, it was named in honor of John Young who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the county seat of Hidalgo County. Due to its proximity to the Mexican border, it has a sizeable Hispanic influence. Another interesting aspect of its population is a large, single and educated workforce. It continues rapid growth because of the many activities it has to offer, the many top employers in the area as well as well as strong infrastructure, the top schools and universities in the area and a vibrant real estate market.

The residents of Edinburg never face boredom with the many activities and things to do. The Museum of South Texas History occupies over a city block, and has many exhibits such as an ice age mammoth, exhibits about local Native American tribes, Spanish exploration of the area, the Mexican War and the U.S. Civil War. For book lovers, it boasts a large public library. Sports lovers will enjoy the Roadrunners, an independent league baseball team in the North American League. Bird lovers enjoy the Scenic Wetlands.

Large employers are the life blood of communities by providing residents with stable employment as well as attracting new residents. It has their fair share of great employers for their residents to insure it continues to thrive. The top employers include Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Consolidated School District as well as Hidalgo County. With two major airports nearby as well as Interstate 69C, its infrastructure continues to attract new employers and investment to the area.

With its many top rated schools, the Consolidated Independent School District serves local residents quite well. The Independent School District has magnet schools in the area as well to better serve the community. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley serves the residents of Edinburg. It provides top-notch education with a fully accredited medical school.

Edinburg continues to be a thriving community. Its many activities, great employers, great schools and growing real estate market attract many to the area. With its continuous growth, it will continue to be a great place to live, work and play for many years to come.