Edwardsburg is a small town of 1,265 in Michigan, with a median household income of $53,021
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edwardsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Edwardsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edwardsburg 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: 91.4
Edwardsburg's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edwardsburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edwardsburg, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,021
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edwardsburg's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.5 /100k
Property Crime
1232.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edwardsburg is served primarily by Edwardsburg Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edwardsburg, MI
National Avg
School District
Edwardsburg Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edwardsburg sees average highs of 32.9°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.9 inches of snow per year.
Edwardsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edwardsburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,000 and median rent is $973/month.
Edwardsburg's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edwardsburg are operated by Edwardsburg Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edwardsburg, MI has a population of 1,265, a median household income of $53,021, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edwardsburg averages 32.9°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches
with about 36.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edwardsburg, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49112.
The population of Edwardsburg, Michigan is 1,265 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edwardsburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $113,000, median household income $53,021, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edwardsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
