1 census tracts · pop 7,451 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.8/10
· range 5.8–5.8
The Links is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Edinburg with 1 census tract and a population of 7,451 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 40% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 21% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,045/month sits 5% higher than the Edinburg citywide average ($996).
Risk score
5.8
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Links vs EdinburgHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority93%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport69%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About The Links
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Links?
The Links scores 5.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does The Links compare to Edinburg overall?
The Links scores 2.8 points higher than Edinburg overall (3/10). Renters spend 40% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,045 vs $996.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Links?
Average gross rent in The Links is $1,045/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 40% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Links residents are renters?
25% of The Links households are renter-occupied (vs 47% in Edinburg). The neighborhood has 7,451 residents.
Q5
Is The Links a high social-vulnerability area?
The Links sits in the 87th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is The Links for landlords?
The Links carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.8/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Edinburg as a whole (3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of The Links?
The Links has 7,766 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (90.2%), White (non-Hispanic) (6.8%), Other / Multiracial (1.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
