Living in Edwardsburg, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwardsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Edwardsburg has 1,472 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $52,500 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $122,200, the median rent is $950/month.
Edwardsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edwardsburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,472
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $122,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Edwardsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edwardsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edwardsburg the median home value is $122,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,140 a month in housing costs.
Edwardsburg median household income
The median household income in Edwardsburg is $52,500 and the income per person is $25,005. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Edwardsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 654
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.45
Edwardsburg demographics
- Population
- 1,472
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 600
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwardsburg ›
Education in Edwardsburg
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Edwardsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwardsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Edwardsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg | 1,472 | $52,500 | $122,200 | $950 |
| Granger | 30,321 | $123,318 | $331,100 | $1,656 |
| Simonton Lake | 4,248 | $75,673 | $266,800 | $1,108 |
| Niles | 11,803 | $51,376 | $135,100 | $855 |
| Osceola | 2,593 | $66,503 | $196,900 | $1,654 |
| Cassopolis | 1,834 | $40,781 | $110,000 | $823 |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | $54,291 | $155,500 | $1,070 |
| Elkhart | 53,733 | $51,028 | $139,500 | $998 |
| Roseland | 1,175 | $47,917 | $122,500 | $1,227 |
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What is the median household income in Edwardsburg, MI?
The median household income in Edwardsburg is $52,500, 28% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edwardsburg?
The median home value in Edwardsburg is $122,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Edwardsburg?
The median gross rent in Edwardsburg is $950 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Edwardsburg, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Edwardsburg?
The median age in Edwardsburg is 39.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Edwardsburg?
The average commute to work in Edwardsburg is 22 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwardsburg?
The unemployment rate in Edwardsburg is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwardsburg?
15.1% of adults in Edwardsburg 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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