At a Glance
Median Income
$79,572
$40,888 per capita
Home Value
$291,000
Zillow: $293,118
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.1% smoking rate
How Edgemoor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgemoor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgemoor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgemoor residents earn a median household income of $79,572 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,888. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgemoor is $291,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,118. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
36.4% of adults in Edgemoor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgemoor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,671
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,474/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,572
Per Capita$40,888
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,000
Rent$1,412
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$293,118
Housing Units3,353
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgemoor was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.