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Edison, NJ

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Edison.

Population: 108,435 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edison, NJ is $649,105 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,167 after a median 111 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,751/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$649,105

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$649,105
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+77.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$651,814
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,167
Median list price
$369,667
Median price per sqft
$301
1-year sale-price change
-15.5%
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
312
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
100

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,751/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Edison Township School District, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
Schools include
Edison Early Learning Center, Edison High School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, John Marshall Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
7
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Insecticide Corp. (1.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
581
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
285,540
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
242,193

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
76
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
75
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$9,568
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
376,864
Average weekly wage
$1,510
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
566

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EdisonState medianUS median
Median home value$649,105$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$282,167$555,000$325,000
Median days on market111 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,751/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,568$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Edison, NJ?
$649,105.
What is the median sale price in Edison, NJ?
$282,167.
How long do homes take to sell in Edison, NJ?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in Edison, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,751/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edison, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Edison, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Edison, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edison, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edison, NJ?
7 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemical Insecticide Corp., 1.6 mi.
How many schools serve Edison, NJ?
20 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Edison, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edison, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edison, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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