Climate
Edison has mild four-season weather, with about 207 sunny days a year.
Cultural Attractions
The Menlo Park Museum and Edison Memorial Tower are must-sees for anyone interested in the inventor’s life.
Recreation
Edison is home to a number of parks, including North Eighth Tennis Courts.
Historical
George Washington is believed to have passed through what is now Edison on the way to his inauguration in 1789.
Economy
Raritan Center in Edison is the largest industrial park east of the Mississippi River. Some companies in Edison include Ford Motor Co., <em>The New York Times</em>, and United Parcel Service.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 98,560
- Population under 55:
- 75.1%
- Population over 55:
- 24.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Newark
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 84°F July High, 17°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $67,737
- Median home price:
- $323,000
- Average property tax:
- $789
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.7%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 59
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 100
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 96/9
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 179/14
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 272
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