At a Glance
Median Income
$81,858
$35,047 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
Zillow: $308,860
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Edgerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgerton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgerton residents earn a median household income of $81,858 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,047. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgerton is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,860. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
12.3% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,787
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,858
Per Capita$35,047
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent$1,201
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$308,860
Housing Units676
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,046 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgerton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.