At a Glance
Median Income
$109,734
$62,613 per capita
Home Value
$352,100
Zillow: $374,748
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Edgemere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgemere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgemere a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgemere residents earn a median household income of $109,734 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,613. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgemere is $352,100 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,748. Median rent is $1,336/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
25.8% of adults in Edgemere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgemere has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population8,778
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,734
Per Capita$62,613
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,100
Rent$1,336
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$374,748
Housing Units3,810
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgemere was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.