Edison, NJ

U.S. News Ratings
Population 98,560
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Average

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

K–12

Elementary schools:
15
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
6

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
59
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
100

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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

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
272

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