Eden, NC

Eden, North Carolina

Introduction to Eden, North Carolina

Eden, North Carolina, in Rockingham county, is 28 miles N of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 80 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of 15,908.

Eden History

The region now known as the city of Eden was originally a 70,000-acre estate of William Byrd, an English landowner. This 18th century estate was then called “The Land of Eden.” Byrd was taken in by the land's lush vegetation and, hence, named it Eden. This name was later adopted by the area's residents when the area was officially incorporated in 1967. Eden became a city when the towns of Spray, Draper, and Leaksville merged. The region had a prosperous textile center, but recent plant closings has led to large scale job losses.

Eden and nearby Attractions

• Virginia Museum of Natural History
• Saint John’s Church
• Greensboro Arboretum
• Smiths Lake
• Eden Mall
• Spray Recreation Park

Things To Do In Eden

The Virginia Museum of Natural History offers valuable insights into the historical and cultural background of the city of Eden. Saint John’s Church, Meadow View Church, Hampton Heights Church, and Kings Highway Christian Church are among the beautiful churches in the city. One can also enjoy shopping at the Eden Mall, Meadow Greens Shopping Center, and the Kingsway Plaza Shopping Center. In addition, the city hosts the annual Ribfest celebration in the month of May.

Eden Transportation

Piedmont Triad International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Eden Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elon College, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical St. University.

High Points

Eden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Eden, NC

Comparing Eden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Eden Almanac

Eden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Eden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Eden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Eden Public Libraries

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Eden Hospitals

MOREHEAD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
117 E KINGS HIGHWAY
(336) 623-9711
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Eden

Eden High Schools (2004)

JOHN M MOREHEAD HIGH
134 N PIERCE ST
336-627-7731
Serves 1,151 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Eden Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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