At a Glance
Median Income
$62,434
$51,643 per capita
Home Value
$293,400
Zillow: $360,073
Violent Crime
266/100K
566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Edgemont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgemont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgemont a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgemont residents earn a median household income of $62,434 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,643. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgemont is $293,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,073. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Edgemont reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 566/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Edgemont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgemont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,434
Per Capita$51,643
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A
Home Value$293,400
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$360,073
Housing Units117
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property566/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation841 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgemont was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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