At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$26,244 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $235,833
Median Rent
$767/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.4% 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
3.3 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,244. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edison is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,833. Median rent is $767/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.3% of adults in Edison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edison has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population353
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$26,244
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$767
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$235,833
Housing Units181
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,065 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Edison was built in 1938.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.