At a Glance
Median Income
$58,805
$34,850 per capita
Home Value
$238,700
Zillow: $289,233
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
1,575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewater residents earn a median household income of $58,805 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,850. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewater is $238,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,233. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Edgewater reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,575/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Edgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewater has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23,314
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,805
Per Capita$34,850
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A
Home Value$238,700
Rent$1,392
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$289,233
Housing Units11,701
Rent Burden40.3%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property1,575/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary471/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewater was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.