Edison, NJ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 97,672 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Edison has mild four-season weather, with about 207 sunny days a year.
Cultural Attractions
The Menlo Park Museum and Edison Memorial Tower are must-sees for anyone interested in the inventor’s life.
Recreation
Edison is home to a number of parks, including North Eighth Tennis Courts.
Historical
George Washington is believed to have passed through what is now Edison on the way to his inauguration in 1789.
Economy
Raritan Center in Edison is the largest industrial park east of the Mississippi River. Some companies in Edison include Ford Motor Co., The New York Times, and United Parcel Service.
| Population [details] | 97,672 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 591.23 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 47.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 35.7 °F/17.78 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.5 °F/61.93 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.20 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 4 |
| Cost of living [details] | 118.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | New York (23.08 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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