At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$136,400
Zillow: $191,787
Median Rent
$617/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Edmeston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edmeston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edmeston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edmeston residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edmeston is $136,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,787. Median rent is $617/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Edmeston reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Edmeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edmeston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,400
Rent$617
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$191,787
Housing Units328
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,355 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Edmeston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.