Living in Edinburgh, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edinburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Edinburgh has 4,381 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $60,843 (15% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $154,500, the median rent is $845/month.
Edinburgh at a glance
- Population
- 4,381
- Median age
- 43.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $60,843State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $154,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Edinburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edinburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edinburgh the median home value is $154,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,186 a month in housing costs.
Edinburgh median household income
The median household income in Edinburgh is $60,843 and the income per person is $32,649. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Edinburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,205
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.18
Edinburgh demographics
- Population
- 4,381
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 2,012
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edinburgh ›
Education in Edinburgh
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Edinburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edinburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.5%
Edinburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 4,381 | $60,843 | $154,500 | $845 |
| Pleasant View Village | 625 | $95,682 | $193,600 | — |
| Nineveh | 559 | $54,233 | $176,000 | — |
| Clifford | 165 | $58,750 | $125,900 | $776 |
| Flat Rock | 121 | $59,000 | $135,300 | — |
| Prince's Lakes | 1,188 | $89,375 | $245,000 | $1,292 |
| Cordry Sweetwater Lakes | 1,190 | $94,583 | $340,900 | — |
| Columbus | 51,824 | $77,456 | $244,200 | $1,157 |
| Trafalgar | 1,469 | $77,885 | $233,600 | $1,024 |
More for people moving to Edinburgh
Edinburgh ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Edinburgh: FAQ
What is the median household income in Edinburgh, IN?
The median household income in Edinburgh is $60,843, 15% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edinburgh?
The median home value in Edinburgh is $154,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Edinburgh?
The median gross rent in Edinburgh is $845 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Edinburgh, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Edinburgh?
The median age in Edinburgh is 43.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Edinburgh?
The average commute to work in Edinburgh is 23 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edinburgh?
The unemployment rate in Edinburgh is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edinburgh?
10.8% of adults in Edinburgh 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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