At a Glance
Median Income
$92,120
$30,199 per capita
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
600/100K
3,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Edwards AFB reports 600 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,653/100K.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,566
Median Age24.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,120
Per Capita$30,199
Unemployment2.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent600/100K
Property3,653/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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