Living in Edwards, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwards · Census data 2020–2024
Edwards has 490 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $61,786 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $82,600, the median rent is $840/month.
Edwards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edwards at a glance
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,786State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $82,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Edwards a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.8%.
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 $82,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Edwards median household income
The median household income in Edwards is $61,786 and the income per person is $27,742. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Edwards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.78
Edwards demographics
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 176
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwards ›
Education in Edwards
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Edwards have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwards
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Edwards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Star Lake | 713 | $57,917 | $104,200 | $722 |
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| Antwerp | 683 | $56,964 | $128,100 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Edwards, NY?
The median household income in Edwards is $61,786, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $82,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Edwards?
The median gross rent in Edwards is $840 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Edwards, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Edwards?
The median age in Edwards is 31.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Edwards?
The average commute to work in Edwards is 28 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwards?
The unemployment rate in Edwards is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwards?
13.5% 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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