Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Edison is a small town in Ohio with a population of 353. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edison receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Edison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edison is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Edison is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Edison experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 25.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,250 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,244 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,963 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 573 |
| County GDP | $910M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,175 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 38.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $131,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,937 |
| $/Sq Ft | $86 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $767 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,175 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,065 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5583°N, 82.8632°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 39117 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 38.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |