Living in Edison, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edison · Census data 2020–2024
Edison has 351 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $58,021 (19% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $141,900, the median rent is $808/month.
Edison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edison at a glance
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $58,021State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $141,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Edison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edison the median home value is $141,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
Edison median household income
The median household income in Edison is $58,021 and the income per person is $29,126. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Edison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 172
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.45
Edison demographics
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edison ›
Education in Edison
7.5% of adults 25 and older in Edison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edison
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Edison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 351 | $58,021 | $141,900 | $808 |
| Mount Gilead | 3,331 | $44,643 | $174,300 | $799 |
| Cardington | 1,928 | $70,260 | $155,000 | $905 |
| Candlewood Lake | 1,053 | $87,159 | $324,200 | — |
| Fulton | 378 | $48,125 | $125,000 | $850 |
| Caledonia | 421 | $69,792 | $120,100 | $742 |
| Iberia | 499 | $80,179 | $209,500 | — |
| Chesterville | 184 | $56,375 | $167,900 | $1,083 |
| Marengo | 220 | $68,750 | $195,800 | $1,142 |
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What is the median household income in Edison, OH?
The median household income in Edison is $58,021, 19% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $141,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Edison?
The median gross rent in Edison is $808 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Edison, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Edison?
The median age in Edison is 45.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Edison?
The average commute to work in Edison is 38 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edison?
The unemployment rate in Edison is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edison?
7.5% 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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