At a Glance
Median Income
$90,735
$62,711 per capita
Home Value
$747,700
Zillow: $1,735,265
Median Rent
$1,885/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
9.0% smoking rate
How Edwards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edwards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edwards a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edwards residents earn a median household income of $90,735 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,711. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwards is $747,700 , 165% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,735,265. Median rent is $1,885/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
57.8% of adults in Edwards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwards has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,415
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,735
Per Capita$62,711
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$6,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
C
Home Value$747,700
Rent$1,885
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$1,735,265
Housing Units5,423
Rent Burden40.8%
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation7,947 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Edwards was built in 1996.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.8% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.