Edgemont, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Edgemont is a small town in Maryland with a population of 156. Residents earn $62,434 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
156 Population 294/sq mi density
$62,434 Median Income $51,643 per capita
$293,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,434 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$293,400 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,434
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $293,400
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Edgemont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population156
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,434
Per Capita$51,643
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$293,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation841 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries9

Is Edgemont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edgemont receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Edgemont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Edgemont is $62,434, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Edgemont is $293,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Edgemont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Edgemont has a population of 156 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 67.0 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

156
Total Population
294
People / sq mi
67.0yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Edgemont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edgemont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edgemont is $62,434, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Edgemont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,434
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$51,643
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Edgemont is $293,400, 4% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$293,400
4% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Edgemont, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edgemont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Edgemont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Edgemont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation841 ft (256 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates39.6766°N, 77.5469°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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