Living in Edwards AFB, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwards AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Edwards AFB has 2,500 residents with a median age of 24.3. The median household income is $91,250 (8% lower than the California median), the median rent is $2,457/month.
Edwards AFB at a glance
- Population
- 2,500
- Median age
- 24.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $2,457/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Edwards AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the California median; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Edwards AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edwards AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,457 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Edwards AFB median household income
The median household income in Edwards AFB is $91,250 and the income per person is $30,195. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Edwards AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 4%
- Renter-occupied
- 96%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.20
Edwards AFB demographics
- Population
- 2,500
- Median age
- 24.3
- Under 18
- 38.1%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 732
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwards AFB ›
Education in Edwards AFB
53.4% of adults 25 and older in Edwards AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwards AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Edwards AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards AFB | 2,500 | $91,250 | — | $2,457 |
| North Edwards | 903 | $45,568 | $172,700 | $1,162 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | $352,600 | $1,498 |
| Boron | 2,698 | $53,170 | $148,600 | $1,219 |
| Mojave | 5,173 | $55,660 | $213,600 | $1,214 |
| California City | 14,414 | $60,113 | $278,000 | $1,300 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Lake Los Angeles | 13,051 | $61,467 | $322,300 | $1,530 |
| Sun Village | 11,036 | $72,173 | $384,700 | $1,753 |
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What is the median household income in Edwards AFB, CA?
The median household income in Edwards AFB is $91,250, 8% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Edwards AFB?
The median gross rent in Edwards AFB is $2,457 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Edwards AFB, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the California median; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Edwards AFB?
The median age in Edwards AFB is 24.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Edwards AFB?
The average commute to work in Edwards AFB is 11 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwards AFB?
The unemployment rate in Edwards AFB is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwards AFB?
53.4% of adults in Edwards AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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