At a Glance
Median Income
$100,689
$21,254 per capita
Home Value
$180,200
Zillow: $1,177,902
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
48.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population430
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born40.5%
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%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
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.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
40.5% 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.