Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Edison
Edison, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,882
Population
107,729
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A scenic suburb with longstanding ties to Thomas Edison
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Living in Edison, New Jersey combines suburban comfort with excellent transportation access and a rich cultural heritage. Located in Central Jersey, this township balances residential charm with historical significance. Current rental trends show steady growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,868 per month and experiencing a 4.2% increase year over year. Two-bedroom units command approximately $2,564 monthly, while studio apartments start around $1,469.
The township features well-established neighborhoods alongside expansive parks and shopping districts. Roosevelt Park offers 196 acres of green space with walking trails, picnic areas, and a lake, while Menlo Park Mall provides comprehensive shopping options. The area is served by J.P. Stevens and Edison High School. Oak Tree Road, known locally as "Little India," features specialty grocery stores, traditional clothing boutiques, and authentic South Asian restaurants. The Thomas Edison Memorial Tower and Museum stands as a testament to the inventor's achievements at his Menlo Park laboratory, where he developed the incandescent light bulb and phonograph. Transportation options include direct train service to New York City via the Edison station, while I-287, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway provide convenient highway access throughout the region.
Explore the City
Memorial Tower at Edison State Park in Menlo Park.
Low aerial view of the lake in Papaianni Park in Edison, NJ.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,441
Average: $140,784
Education
45,842
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
56,216
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edison has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Edison, NJ is $1,446 for a studio, $1,882 for one bedroom, $2,551 for two bedrooms, and $3,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edison has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,882/month
866 Sq Ft
House
$3,726/month
831 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,282/month
892 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,231/month
925 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Edison, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
James Madison Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
638 Students
Public
Grades K-5
940 Students
Public
Grades K-5
926 Students
Public
Grades K-5
825 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,137 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
961 Students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
909 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,680 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,280 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roosevelt Park
- Edison Park
- Fords Park
- Spring Lake Park
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.