Living in Edom, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edom · Census data 2020–2024
Edom has 315 residents with a median age of 27.6. The median household income is $96,417 (23% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $212,500, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Edom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edom at a glance
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 27.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $96,417State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $212,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Edom a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Edom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edom the median home value is $212,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Edom median household income
The median household income in Edom is $96,417 and the income per person is $36,370. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Edom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.32
Edom demographics
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 27.6
- Under 18
- 38.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edom ›
Education in Edom
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Edom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edom
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Edom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edom | 315 | $96,417 | $212,500 | $1,125 |
| Callender Lake | 744 | $44,444 | $111,000 | — |
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | $197,800 | $1,246 |
| Ben Wheeler | 1,792 | $120,523 | $268,400 | — |
| Chandler | 3,518 | $49,573 | $246,300 | $895 |
| Van | 2,806 | $69,155 | $169,900 | $1,220 |
| Murchison | 568 | $56,908 | $162,500 | $1,097 |
| Hideaway | 3,301 | $109,712 | $335,100 | $1,548 |
| Moore Station | 155 | $36,979 | $101,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Edom, TX?
The median household income in Edom is $96,417, 23% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edom?
The median home value in Edom is $212,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Edom?
The median gross rent in Edom is $1,125 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Edom, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Edom?
The median age in Edom is 27.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Edom?
The average commute to work in Edom is 34 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edom?
The unemployment rate in Edom is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edom?
19.7% of adults in Edom 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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