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Edina.
About
Life in Edina
Edina is a wealthy, well-established suburb where you're paying for stability and excellent schools—median home values hover around $646,000 and household incomes average $129,225. The community skews older and more affluent, with over half of households being married couples and a median age around 43. If you have kids or value top-tier schools, Edina Public Schools serves about 8,500 students across solid facilities, and the district's reputation is strong enough that it shapes property values.
Edina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Edina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Edina, the largest foreign-born group is from India (19.6%), and 2.2% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 44% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Edina
In Edina, rent runs 44% above the MN average, and home values are 96% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,951
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $624,597 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Edina and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Edina is 0.7 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Edina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute20.4 min avg
How Edina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Edina, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M 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 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Edina runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,365.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Edina Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Edina, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Edina is about 4% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Edina, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Edina is about 4% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Edina has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.0"
Annual Snowfall
51.2"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 0.89" |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 0.87" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 1.68" |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 2.91" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 4.34" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 42°F | 28°F | 1.61" |
| Dec | 29°F | 15°F | 1.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Edina
Edina has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Minneapolis
Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn
Childrens · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Minneapolis
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.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Edina
Edina's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 72.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Edina (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
8.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Edina
Edina has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
13 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Edina
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square, Edina
Southdale Library
7001 York Avenue South, Edina
Cities Near Edina
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Edina FAQ
Is Edina, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Edina's median rent is $1,844/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $128,767/year. Median home value is $646,300.
Is Edina, Minnesota safe?⌄
Edina's violent crime rate was 52 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 1365 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Edina, Minnesota?⌄
Edina has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Edina, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Edina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,844/month and median household income is $128,767/year. The median home value is $646,300. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Edina, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Edina is 20 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