At a Glance
Median Income
$92,120
$30,199 per capita
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.3% smoking rate
How Edwards AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edwards AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edwards AFB a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edwards AFB residents earn a median household income of $92,120 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,199. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Education
45.3% of adults in Edwards AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwards AFB has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population2,566
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,120
Per Capita$30,199
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$2,314
Ownership3.3%
Zillow$272,890
Housing Units803
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain6.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute11 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Edwards AFB was founded in 1933.
The median home in Edwards AFB was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.