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Edison, GA


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Edison, Georgia

Edison, Georgia, in Calhoun county, is 34 miles W of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 152 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 1,340 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Edison

In Edison, about 36% of adults are married. People in Edison are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edison had a median family income of $23,839.

Political Inclinations

Edison folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Edison Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Edison that were owner-occupied was 60%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Edison has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Edison, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Edison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEdison Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyEdison Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Edison Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Edison Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Edison, GA

Comparing Edison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Age of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime24
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