North Edwards, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,015 Population 80/sq mi density
$35,469 Median Income $22,370 per capita
$135,800 Home Value $272,890 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,469 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $1,123/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

North Edwards, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,469
53% below
$22,370 per capita
Home Value
$135,800
52% below
Zillow: $272,890
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
3% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How North Edwards Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Edwards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
48%
Rent
97%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North 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

North Edwards residents earn a median household income of $35,469 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,370. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Edwards is $135,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,890. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

11.3% of adults in North Edwards hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Edwards has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population1,015
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,469
Per Capita$22,370
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$1,123
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$272,890
Housing Units644
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain5.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,384 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in North Edwards was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.