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Edenburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Edenburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 716. Residents earn $102,109 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
716 Population 1,234/sq mi density
$102,109 Median Income $49,792 per capita
$229,900 Home Value
$1,659 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,109 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,900 home value, $1,659/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,109
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $229,900
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.4%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,659
43% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Edenburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population716
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,109
Per Capita$49,792
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,900
Rent$1,659
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden28.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.5%
Libraries25

Is Edenburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edenburg receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Edenburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Edenburg is $102,109, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Edenburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Edenburg is $229,900, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,659 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Edenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Edenburg has a population of 716 with a density of 1,234 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

716
Total Population
1,234
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Edenburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edenburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edenburg is $102,109, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Edenburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,109
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,792
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Edenburg is $229,900, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,659 (43% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,900
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,659
43% above US avg
Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Housing Units320
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate3.21%
Edenburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,234/sq mi
Coordinates40.5655°N, 75.9596°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.4%
13% below US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,234/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.5%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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