Living in Edwards, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwards · Census data 2020–2024
Edwards has 10,785 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $81,909 (14% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $937,300, the median rent is $1,845/month.
Edwards at a glance
- Population
- 10,785
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $81,909State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $937,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,845/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Edwards a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Colorado median; home values 74% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edwards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edwards the median home value is $937,300, 182% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, which is 44.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,351 a month in housing costs.
Edwards median household income
The median household income in Edwards is $81,909 and the income per person is $63,512. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Edwards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,712
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.58
Edwards demographics
- Population
- 10,785
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 4,186
- Foreign-born
- 20.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwards ›
Education in Edwards
59.8% of adults 25 and older in Edwards have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwards
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 55%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Edwards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards | 10,785 | $81,909 | $937,300 | $1,845 |
| Avon | 5,972 | $89,027 | $548,900 | $2,192 |
| Eagle | 7,442 | $110,398 | $695,100 | $1,820 |
| Minturn | 993 | $111,944 | $1,103,100 | $2,104 |
| Vail | 4,613 | $98,893 | $1,400,700 | $1,606 |
| Red Cliff | 308 | $72,125 | $837,000 | $1,239 |
| Gypsum | 8,941 | $115,564 | $633,000 | $2,183 |
| Dotsero | 1,306 | $84,439 | $481,500 | — |
| Woody Creek | 109 | $92,895 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Edwards, CO?
The median household income in Edwards is $81,909, 14% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edwards?
The median home value in Edwards is $937,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Edwards?
The median gross rent in Edwards is $1,845 per month, about 44.2% of household income.
Is Edwards, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Colorado median; home values 74% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Edwards?
The median age in Edwards is 39.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Edwards?
The average commute to work in Edwards is 17 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwards?
The unemployment rate in Edwards is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwards?
59.8% of adults in 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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