The Town FilesEdwards, Colorado
Community in Eagle County · population 11,246 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $937,300
- Household income
- $81,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 189 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.8
Edwards is a community of 11,246 people in Eagle County, Colorado. The median home is worth $937,300, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Colorado towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Colorado towns, better for retirees than 79% of Colorado towns.
How Edwards ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edwards is worth $937,300, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 11.4 times the median household income of $81,909, which is more affordable than 3% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,845 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edwards | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $937,300 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,845 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $81,909 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 11.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 23.1% | — |
Who lives in Edwards
| People | Edwards | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.8% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.7% | — |
| Work from home | 24.0% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 92.9% |
Weather in Edwards
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 6.6°F. About 22.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 189.2 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 248 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Edwards since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. The strongest, an F0, struck on June 30, 2004 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Eagle County since 1996
Eagle County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2020 | Fire | FM-5334: Grizzly Creek Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 4, 2018 | Fire | FM-5249: Lake Christine Fire |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Eagle County
Eagle County had 35,441 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,248 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Edwards itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Public schools in Edwards
8 public schools with 2,330 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain High School | 9-12 | 946 | 15.8 |
| Eagle County Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 360 | 17.1 |
| Stone Creek School (charter) | K-8 | 299 | 13.6 |
| Edwards Elementary School | K-5 | 274 | 10.1 |
| Berry Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 201 | 8.7 |
| Red Canyon High School | 9-12 | 169 | 10.6 |
| Edwards Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 78 | 15.6 |
| Battle Mountain Early College High School | 9-12 | 3 | 3.0 |
Towns near Edwards
- Avon, CO5.9 mi · 6,072 people · home $548,900
- Eagle, CO10.9 mi · 7,511 people · home $695,100
- Vail, CO13.8 mi · 4,835 people · home $1,400,700
- Gypsum, CO17.9 mi · 8,040 people · home $633,000
- Frisco, CO28.2 mi · 2,913 people · home $891,400
- Basalt, CO28.4 mi · 3,984 people · home $1,180,300
- Silverthorne, CO28.4 mi · 4,402 people · home $700,800
- El Jebel, CO29.0 mi · 4,130 people · home $912,200
Edwards questions
Is Edwards, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edwards scores better for retirees than 79% of Colorado towns and quieter than 46%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Edwards?
The median owner-occupied home in Edwards is valued at $937,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,909, so homes cost about 11.4 times income. Median rent is $1,845 a month.
What is the weather like in Edwards?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 6.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.4 inches of precipitation a year and 189.2 inches of snow.
Does Edwards get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Edwards since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on June 30, 2004. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)