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Edna, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Edna is a small town in California with a population of 378. Residents earn $163,608 per year, which is 118% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
378 Population 310/sq mi density
$163,608 Median Income $69,036 per capita
$1,179,500 Home Value
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$163,608 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,179,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $163,608
118% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,179,500
318% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.8%
98% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.1%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Edna Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population378
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$163,608
Per Capita$69,036
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Commute20 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,179,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units104
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity25.1%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking9.7%
Depression21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation273 ft (83 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries17

Is Edna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edna receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Edna stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Edna is $163,608, which is significantly higher than the national average — 118% above $75,149. This places Edna among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Edna is $1,179,500, making it a premium housing market at 318% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Edna is a highly educated community — 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Edna enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Edna has a population of 378 with a density of 310 people per square mile. The median age is 32.6 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%).

Population

378
Total Population
310
People / sq mi
32.6yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.4%
Female 37.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Edna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edna is $163,608, which is 118% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Edna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$163,608
118% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,036
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
IRS Avg AGI$98,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,662
County GDP$24,505M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,072
Healthcare1,220
Retail1,084
Manufacturing473

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Edna is $1,179,500, 318% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,179,500
318% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units104
Median Year Built2011

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,639
118% above US avg
Effective Rate0.65%
In Edna, 25.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 9.7% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 14.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edna vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.1%
22% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.7%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity14.7%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress10.5%
Short Sleep29.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,205
Dentists1:1,097
Mental Health1:136
Checkup Rate67.9%
Dental Visits75.5%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access86.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,220
Edna has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.9 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.9 inches
53% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation273 ft (83 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates35.2108°N, 120.6060°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.8%
98% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+19.5%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density310/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,220
Restaurants1,072
Retail Stores1,084

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

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