Population 7,413 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edison
Household size in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Edison average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Kalamazoo as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 34.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 35.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 34.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +0.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.6, Edison is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. That is in line with the rest of Kalamazoo. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.9, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 13.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Edison (18.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 11.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Edison
Renters in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 42.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 42.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 43.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.4% | 45.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Edison rent: 51.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 55.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Edison: 16.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Edison is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $706 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $745 | $790 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $823 | $823 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,005 | $1,196 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$171 | +$491 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Edison runs $1,005 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $171 a month since 2006–10, up 21%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Edison
Bachelor's degrees in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 35.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 35.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 39.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 39.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Edison: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 91.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 91.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Edison never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Edison
| Period | Edison | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −15.9 pts | −6.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Edison than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 15.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Edison compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2.59 | 33.6 | 18.5% | 51.4% | 16.7% | 1945 | $1,005 | 14.7% | 82.2% | 6.4% |
| Vine | 1.90 | 30.5 | 11.0% | 80.4% | 11.7% | 1939 | $1,136 | 33.7% | 89.6% | 6.8% |
| Westnedge Hill | 2.14 | 37.3 | 12.5% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 1949 | $1,148 | 62.8% | 97.5% | 1.6% |
| Milwood | 2.47 | 36.7 | 9.2% | 43.1% | 13.2% | 1958 | $1,224 | 39.3% | 95.4% | 6.6% |
| South Westnedge | 2.42 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 42.6% | 5.0% | 1962 | $970 | 40.3% | 93.2% | 5.8% |
| Northside | 2.33 | 33.2 | 26.4% | 57.0% | 19.3% | 1949 | $889 | 8.3% | 75.1% | 10.5% |
| Western Michigan University-KRPH | 1.74 | 20.1 | 7.9% | 83.3% | 15.3% | 2007 | $875 | 58.8% | 96.2% | 7.3% |
| Oakland-Winchell | 2.26 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 1956 | $1,504 | 80.4% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Burke Acres | 2.47 | 30.8 | 29.0% | 33.9% | 3.5% | 1958 | $1,059 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
| Knollwood | 2.76 | 22.4 | 23.4% | 90.7% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,023 | 17.7% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
| Arcadia | 2.36 | 23.9 | 5.9% | 88.3% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,439 | 60.0% | 97.1% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Edison. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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