At a Glance
Median Income
$129,542
$64,293 per capita
Violent Crime
677/100K
8,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Edgewater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgewater a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewater residents earn a median household income of $129,542 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,293. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Edgewater reports 677 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,420/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Edgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewater has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population694
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans33.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,542
Per Capita$64,293
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$63,666
Housing Units471
Rent Burden10.2%
Crime
F
Violent677/100K
Property8,420/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewater was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
