Population 105,299 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edison
Household size in Edison
| Period | Edison | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Edison average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the east.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Edison are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Edison: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Edison than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Edison: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Edison run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,444 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,415 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,658 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,080 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$636 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Edison pays $2,080 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $636 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Edison is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Edison is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Edison has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Edison: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2.88 | 41.0 | 6.9% | 39.4% | 4.1% | 1974 | $2,080 | 60.2% | 92.4% | 6.1% |
| Metuchen | 2.87 | 41.1 | 5.8% | 24.4% | 5.4% | 1962 | $2,175 | 61.0% | 95.2% | 5.9% |
| Fords | 2.85 | 42.3 | 7.1% | 33.5% | 2.7% | 1960 | $1,844 | 38.6% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| South Plainfield | 2.92 | 42.5 | 4.8% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 1971 | $2,133 | 44.5% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Iselin | 3.05 | 41.0 | 13.5% | 34.7% | 5.1% | 1962 | $2,357 | 53.2% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Highland Park | 2.51 | 36.4 | 9.2% | 59.7% | 4.9% | 1959 | $1,875 | 71.2% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Piscataway | 2.98 | 37.0 | 8.0% | 37.4% | 6.6% | 1976 | $2,154 | 55.7% | 92.0% | 7.9% |
| Keasbey | 2.38 | 48.3 | 29.0% | 72.7% | 3.2% | 1964 | $1,237 | 16.4% | 46.3% | 0.8% |
| Colonia | 3.07 | 43.1 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 1960 | $2,048 | 49.4% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Woodbridge | 2.64 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 39.1% | 6.8% | 1964 | $1,904 | 36.9% | 92.4% | 5.3% |
| New Brunswick | 3.27 | 28.1 | 24.5% | 77.6% | 7.7% | 1964 | $1,821 | 27.7% | 67.8% | 7.5% |
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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