At a Glance
Median Income
$56,406
$27,352 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $218,971
Median Rent
$807/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
632/100K
4,815/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Edinburgh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edinburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh residents earn a median household income of $56,406 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,352. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edinburgh is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,971. Median rent is $807/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Edinburgh reports 632 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,815/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Edinburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edinburgh has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,191
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$27,352
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$807
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$218,971
Housing Units1,995
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent632/100K
Property4,815/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault566/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation670 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Edinburgh was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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