At a Glance
Median Income
$69,531
$28,560 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $214,407
Median Rent
$938/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.8% smoking rate
How Edon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edon residents earn a median household income of $69,531 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,560. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edon is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,407. Median rent is $938/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
17.1% of adults in Edon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,037
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,531
Per Capita$28,560
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$938
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$214,407
Housing Units402
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,265/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation900 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Edon was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.