At a Glance
Median Income
$75,547
$25,859 per capita
Home Value
$71,900
Zillow: $92,211
Median Rent
$800/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
3,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 9.0% (150% 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 $92,211. 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.
Safety & Crime
Edwards reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,949/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,547
Per Capita$25,859
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,900
Rent$800
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$92,211
Housing Units182
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property3,949/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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