City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Edina, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Edina - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

53,125
Residents
$129,225
Median income
$624,000
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Edina - the verdict

Nationally, Edina sits in the 90th percentile for household income and the 44th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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90th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Edina, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 53,125 residents in Edina, a small city within Minnesota. The typical household in Edina brings in $129,225 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.9%. Edina's housing stock carries a median value of $624,000, and the median resident age is 44.8 years. Educational attainment runs 72.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 327 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 102% from five years earlier. Edina reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1563.3 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,709 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Minnesota's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in Edina report an average commute of 15.2 minutes, with 67.0% driving alone and 25.4% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

53,125 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$129,225 /yr

Poverty 1.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Edina compare to other US cities?

Edina measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 90% higher than other cities
Home value 90% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities
Safety 44% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Minnesota and the picture shifts: Edina ranks #164 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Edina's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Minnesota, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

90thIncome percentile
44thSafety percentile

90th percentile nationally for median household income · 44th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Edina's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Edina's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Edina's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Edina's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$624,000 10th percentile more affordable than 10% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Edina $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Edina, MN Edina, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Edina, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Edina, MN median $129,225/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Edina, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Edina, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 72.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
53,125
Median Income
$129,225
Median Home Value
$624,000
Median Age
44.8
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor force participation
60.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1563.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
73.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1490.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
16
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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52,000 residents53,000 residents54,000 residents55,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 53,354 residents 54,356 residents ▲ +1.9%
Edina's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
327
housing units authorized
Single-Family
51
detached homes
Multifamily
276
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 162
2020 551
2021 102
2022 870
2023 61
2024 327

Permit volume increased 102% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.2 minutes
Drive Alone
67.0%
Carpool
4.0%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
25.4%
Other
1.3%

Based on 25,634 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Edina sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Minnetonka
53,256 people
Apple Valley
55,696 people
St. Louis Park
49,541 people
Shakopee
45,002 people
Mankato
44,882 people
Moorhead
44,706 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Edina's 53,125 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Westchester, FL
53,082 people
Methuen, MA
53,043 people
Twin Falls, ID
53,219 people
Oak Park, IL
53,315 people
Normal, IL
52,908 people
Galveston, TX
53,348 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Edina's $129,225 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

West Pasco, WA
$129,224 median income
Okauchee Lake, WI
$129,241 median income
Kapolei, HI
$129,260 median income
Tysons, VA
$129,189 median income
Bradfordville, FL
$129,276 median income
Columbia, MD
$129,173 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Edina, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Edina, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.5% 6.6% 6.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.9% White 82.5% Black or African American 2.6% Asian 6.6% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.4% Two or more races 6.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Edina compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Edina (this city) 53,125 $129,225
Minnetonka 53,256 $120,496
Apple Valley 55,696 $99,277
St. Louis Park 49,541 $100,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Edina, MN?

What is the population of Edina, MN? +

Edina, MN counts 53,125 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Edina, MN? +

The median household income in Edina is $129,225 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Edina? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Edina; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is Edina, MN safe? +

Edina has a total crime rate of 1563.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Edina, MN? +

A typical home in Edina is worth $624,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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