Living in North Edwards, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Edwards · Census data 2020–2024
North Edwards has 903 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $45,568 (54% lower than the California median), the median home value is $172,700, the median rent is $1,162/month.
North Edwards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Edwards at a glance
- Population
- 903
- Median age
- 31.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $45,568State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $172,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,162/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is North Edwards a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in North Edwards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Edwards the median home value is $172,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
North Edwards median household income
The median household income in North Edwards is $45,568 and the income per person is $24,373. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Edwards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 598
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.20
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Edwards has many vacation and second homes.
North Edwards demographics
- Population
- 903
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 411
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Edwards ›
Education in North Edwards
13.2% of adults 25 and older in North Edwards have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Edwards
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
North Edwards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Edwards | 903 | $45,568 | $172,700 | $1,162 |
| California City | 14,414 | $60,113 | $278,000 | $1,300 |
| Boron | 2,698 | $53,170 | $148,600 | $1,219 |
| Edwards AFB | 2,500 | $91,250 | — | $2,457 |
| Mojave | 5,173 | $55,660 | $213,600 | $1,214 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | $352,600 | $1,498 |
| Lake Los Angeles | 13,051 | $61,467 | $322,300 | $1,530 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Silver Lakes | 6,977 | $115,829 | $383,600 | $1,720 |
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What is the median household income in North Edwards, CA?
The median household income in North Edwards is $45,568, 54% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Edwards?
The median home value in North Edwards is $172,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Edwards?
The median gross rent in North Edwards is $1,162 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is North Edwards, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the California median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in North Edwards?
The median age in North Edwards is 31.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Edwards?
The average commute to work in North Edwards is 36 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Edwards?
The unemployment rate in North Edwards is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Edwards?
13.2% of adults in North Edwards 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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