At a Glance
Median Income
$111,000
$54,228 per capita
Home Value
$428,500
Zillow: $583,177
Median Rent
$2,230/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
10.5% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewater residents earn a median household income of $111,000 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,228. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewater is $428,500 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,177. Median rent is $2,230/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
39.4% of adults in Edgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewater has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,297
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,775/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$54,228
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$428,500
Rent$2,230
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$583,177
Housing Units4,004
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewater was built in 1977.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.