Living in Edison, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edison · Census data 2020–2024
Edison has 108,164 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $125,145 (21% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $496,900, the median rent is $1,974/month.
Edison at a glance
- Population
- 108,164
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $125,145State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $496,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,974/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Edison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edison the median home value is $496,900, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,974 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,184 a month in housing costs.
Edison median household income
The median household income in Edison is $125,145 and the income per person is $55,237. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Edison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,225
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.81
Edison demographics
- Population
- 108,164
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 38,098
- Foreign-born
- 47.7%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edison ›
Education in Edison
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Edison have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edison
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 8.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Edison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| Metuchen | 15,144 | $158,052 | $604,300 | $2,078 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $444,100 | $1,711 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| South Amboy | 9,989 | $91,997 | $379,700 | $1,707 |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
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What is the median household income in Edison, NJ?
The median household income in Edison is $125,145, 21% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edison?
The median home value in Edison is $496,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Edison?
The median gross rent in Edison is $1,974 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Edison, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Edison?
The median age in Edison is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Edison?
The average commute to work in Edison is 34 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edison?
The unemployment rate in Edison is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edison?
58.4% of adults in Edison 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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