At a Glance
Median Income
$50,959
$27,463 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
Zillow: $148,257
Median Rent
$816/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
425/100K
2,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.9% smoking rate
How Eden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eden residents earn a median household income of $50,959 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,463. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 152 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eden is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,257. Median rent is $816/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Eden reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,522/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Eden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eden has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,353
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,080/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,959
Per Capita$27,463
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$3,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$816
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$148,257
Housing Units7,261
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent425/100K
Property2,522/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Eden was founded in 1967.
The median home in Eden was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 152 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.