At a Glance
Median Income
$74,320
$47,727 per capita
Home Value
$603,400
Zillow: $580,241
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
6,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 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+
2.8 / 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 $74,320 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,727. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewater is $603,400 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,241. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Edgewater reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,563/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Edgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewater has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,955
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density7,079/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,320
Per Capita$47,727
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
C
Home Value$603,400
Rent$1,468
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$580,241
Housing Units2,390
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property6,563/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary634/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,368 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewater was built in 1960.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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