Eden is a small town of 3,157 in New York, with a median household income of $84,750
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.4
Eden's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eden costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eden, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$213,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$698
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Eden's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eden is served primarily by EDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eden, NY
National Avg
School District
EDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eden sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Eden's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eden roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $213,400 and median rent is $698/month.
Eden's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eden are operated by EDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eden, NY has a population of 3,157, a median household income of $84,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Eden averages 29.5°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eden, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14057.
The population of Eden, New York is 3,157 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eden: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $213,400, median household income $84,750, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
