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Living in
Edwards.
Edwards is an unincorporated community in Eagle County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Edwards
Edwards is a community of 10,415 people in Colorado. The median household income is $81,909, median rent runs about $1,845 per month, and median home values are around $937,300. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Edwards at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
20.7%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+11.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Edwards: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Edwards, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.0%), and 26.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Edwards
In Edwards, home values are 74% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,347
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
26.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,707,491 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CO average
Unemployment in Edwards
Unemployment in Eagle County, which includes Edwards, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Edwards: Eagle County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Eagle County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute17.3 min avg
How Edwards residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Edwards, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 92% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Regional airport · few flights322k passengers boarded in 2025
- 103 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Eagle County Sheriff's Office, which covers Edwards, runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
99.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
588.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Eagle County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 50 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Eagle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Eagle County, which includes Edwards, the most common type is winter weather, with 50 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 45 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 47 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2022 | 43 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 50 | Winter Weather | $600,000 |
| 2020 | 56 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 60 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 57 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Eagle County, county-wide
Air Quality19 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pitkin County, CO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 34 miles from Edwards) is typically good — 337 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
19
Good Days
337
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Pitkin County, CO (34 mi away)
Climate76°F summers, 6°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Edwards has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and very cold winters (avg low 6°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
51°/24°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/42°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
55°/26°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/6°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.5"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
272
days below 32°F
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 4°F | 1.13" |
| Feb | 33°F | 7°F | 1.06" |
| Mar | 42°F | 15°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 51°F | 24°F | 1.95" |
| May | 61°F | 32°F | 1.66" |
| Jun | 74°F | 39°F | 1.06" |
| Jul | 79°F | 44°F | 1.57" |
| Aug | 76°F | 43°F | 1.63" |
| Sep | 69°F | 36°F | 1.46" |
| Oct | 55°F | 26°F | 1.40" |
| Nov | 40°F | 16°F | 1.05" |
| Dec | 29°F | 6°F | 1.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Edwards
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Edwards's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Vail Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Vail
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Edwards
Edwards's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Edwards
Edwards has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
68 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayCurecanti National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
90 mi awayBlack Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
National Park
95 mi awayCities Near Edwards
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Edwards FAQ
Is Edwards, Colorado affordable?⌄
Edwards's median rent is $1,845/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,909/year. Median home value is $937,300.
Is Edwards, Colorado safe?⌄
Edwards is policed by the Eagle County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 100 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 589 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Edwards, Colorado?⌄
Eagle County, which includes Edwards, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Edwards, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Edwards is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,845/month and median household income is $81,909/year. The median home value is $937,300. About 70% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Edwards, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Edwards is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from