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Edison, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
260 Population 203/sq mi density
$455,000 Home Value $821,981 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 8,388 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Edison, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$455,000
61% above
Zillow: $821,981
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
8,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
233 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)

Home Value
161%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edison a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edison is $455,000 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $821,981. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Edison reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,388/100K.

Education

24.4% of adults in Edison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edison has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,787
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

Home Value$455,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$821,981
Housing Units85
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property8,388/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Edison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
57.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.