At a Glance
Median Income
$59,349
$27,632 per capita
Home Value
$283,900
Zillow: $477,142
Median Rent
$854/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.3% smoking rate
How Edneyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edneyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edneyville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edneyville residents earn a median household income of $59,349 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,632. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edneyville is $283,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,142. Median rent is $854/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
19.2% of adults in Edneyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edneyville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,698
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,349
Per Capita$27,632
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B+
Home Value$283,900
Rent$854
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$477,142
Housing Units1,126
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation2,228 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Edneyville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.