At a Glance
Median Income
$100,689
$21,254 per capita
Home Value
$180,200
Zillow: $1,177,902
Violent Crime
209/100K
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
48.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Edison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edison a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edison residents earn a median household income of $100,689 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,254. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edison is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Edison reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,360/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Edison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
48.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edison has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population430
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,689
Per Capita$21,254
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,200
Rent
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units126
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property1,360/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation570 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+48.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Edison was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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