At a Glance
Median Income
$75,547
$25,859 per capita
Home Value
$71,900
Zillow: $104,363
Median Rent
$800/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.4% 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
3.3 / 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 $75,547 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,859. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwards is $71,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,363. Median rent is $800/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.5% of adults in Edwards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwards has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,547
Per Capita$25,859
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,900
Rent$800
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$104,363
Housing Units182
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation747 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Edwards was founded in 1814.
The median home in Edwards was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.