Edison, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
260 Population 203/sq mi density
$455,000 Home Value $821,981 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
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
53°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edison a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born28.8%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband92.9%
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.
49.6% of the population has a disability.
28.8% 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.