The Town FilesEden, North Carolina
City in Rockingham County · population 15,421 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,700
- Household income
- $47,260
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 36.8
Eden is a city of 15,421 people in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $120,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 86% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 70% of North Carolina towns.
How Eden ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eden is worth $120,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $47,260, which is more affordable than 88% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $799 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eden | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $799 | $969 |
| Median household income | $47,260 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Eden
| People | Eden | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Eden
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1998 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Rockingham County since 1996
Rockingham County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockingham County
Rockingham County had 24,908 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,428 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Eden itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Eden
5 public schools with 2,742 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M Morehead High | 9-12 | 828 | 16.6 |
| J E Holmes Middle | 6-8 | 593 | 15.2 |
| Central Elementary | PK-5 | 572 | 15.9 |
| Leaksville-Spray Elementary | PK-5 | 411 | 14.2 |
| Douglass Elementary | PK-5 | 338 | 13.5 |
Towns near Eden
- Wentworth, NC7.1 mi · 2,662 people · home $170,300
- Reidsville, NC11.9 mi · 14,583 people · home $138,800
- Martinsville, VA14.2 mi · 13,485 people · home $98,400
- Collinsville, VA17.8 mi · 7,380 people · home $146,700
- Danville, VA19.2 mi · 42,590 people · home $119,100
- Mount Hermon, VA21.0 mi · 4,057 people · home $211,600
- Summerfield, NC22.9 mi · 10,951 people · home $521,900
- Stokesdale, NC23.1 mi · 5,924 people · home $379,100
Eden questions
Is Eden, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eden scores better for retirees than 22% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 26%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Eden?
The median owner-occupied home in Eden is valued at $120,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,260, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $799 a month.
What is the weather like in Eden?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 4.5 inches of snow.
Does Eden get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1998. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)