At a Glance
Median Income
$129,225
$88,868 per capita
Home Value
$624,000
Zillow: $626,258
Median Rent
$1,757/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
8.0% smoking rate
How Edina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edina residents earn a median household income of $129,225 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,868. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edina is $624,000 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,258. Median rent is $1,757/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Edina reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,500/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.2% of adults in Edina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edina has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population53,125
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density3,436/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,225
Per Capita$88,868
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
B+
Home Value$624,000
Rent$1,757
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$626,258
Housing Units23,998
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,500/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary242/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Edina was founded in 1888.
The median home in Edina was built in 1970.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.