At a Glance
Median Income
$45,694
$19,146 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $131,888
Median Rent
$910/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
1,652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
328 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $45,694 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,146. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eden is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,888. Median rent is $910/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Eden reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,652/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Eden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eden has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,793
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female73% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,694
Per Capita$19,146
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$290M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$910
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$131,888
Housing Units532
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property1,652/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,052 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Eden was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.