Edinburgh, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,191 Population 1,266/sq mi density
$56,406 Median Income $27,352 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $230,239 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
197 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Edinburgh, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,406
25% below
$27,352 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
48% below
Zillow: $230,239
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
48% below
912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
52%
Rent
69%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
52%
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 7.2% (100% 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 $230,239. 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 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 912/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population4,191
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$27,352
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$807
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$230,239
Housing Units1,995
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent197/100K
Property912/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI44 (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
Broadband67.8%
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.