Living in Edison (New Jersey)
Edison (New Jersey) is a city in New Jersey, United States, home to 102,548 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #91 of 6,227), young professionals (top 4%, #136 of 4,444), digital natives (top 4%, #176 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Edison (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 45 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Edison (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #1,999 of 11,898 | #132 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,136 of 9,771 | #85 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,362 of 8,006 | #131 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,129 of 6,237 | #110 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,108 of 9,474 | #151 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,563 of 9,474 | #195 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,112 of 10,762 | #153 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #176 of 4,537 | #14 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #136 of 4,444 | #10 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #248 of 3,053 | #37 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,822 of 7,271 | #86 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #91 of 6,227 | #1 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #151 of 3,933 | #12 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #436 of 2,119 | #18 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,804 of 8,006 | #66 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,165 of 12,111 | #161 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #174 of 4,114 | #21 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #671 of 7,271 | #74 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,369 of 9,474 | #164 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #10,720 of 18,063 | #291 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,270 of 16,523 | #244 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #14,019 of 18,063 | #301 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #540 of 16,523 | #64 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #174 of 21,167 | #8 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,634 of 12,111 | #89 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #2,029 of 6,413 | #149 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #832 of 12,111 | #78 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #176 of 4,750 | #9 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Piscataway 2 km
- Highland Park (New Jersey) 3 km
- New Brunswick 5 km
- Metuchen 5 km
- East Franklin 6 km
- South Plainfield 7 km
- Somerset (New Jersey) 7 km
- Milltown (New Jersey) 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.