What are the schools like in Eden, MD?

School district data for Eden is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Eden?

The median household income in Eden, MD is $28,808 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Eden, MD?

Eden has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

Eden, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eden, MD affordable or expensive?

Eden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eden is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,273 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eden, MD?

Crime rate data for Eden is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Eden, MD a Good Place to Live?

Eden is a small town of 1,008 in Maryland, with a median household income of $28,808 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Eden stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Eden's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eden costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eden, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,273	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,808	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Eden is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Eden, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eden sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eden, MD
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Eden, MD	National Avg
Population	1,008	—
Median Age	29.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allen, MD 2 mi Fruitland, MD 3 mi Princess Anne, MD 6 mi Mount Vernon, MD 8 mi Whitehaven, MD 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Eden

Eden, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21822

Eden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eden, MD affordable or expensive?

Eden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eden roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,273/month.

What is the crime rate in Eden, MD?

Crime data for Eden is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Eden?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Eden, MD a good place to live?

Eden, MD has a population of 1,008, a median household income of $28,808, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eden?

Eden averages 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eden?

Eden, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21822.

What is the population of Eden?

The population of Eden, Maryland is 1,008 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eden?

Key numbers for living in Eden: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $28,808. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.