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Edgewater, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Cameron A.

Worst things about Edgewater nobody talks about

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisin...

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Nevaeh R.

What Edgewater does better than anywhere else

First post here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective.

7 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Cameron A.

Starting a business in Edgewater?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from St. Louis and Median household income is $137,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 14,544, Edgewater is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

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Luna M.

Moving to Edgewater -what should I know?

First post here. Been living here since 2023. Homes are going for about $723,400 on average. The median home value here is around $723,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense ...

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Cameron A.

Remote worker thinking about Edgewater

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and With a population of 14,544, Edgewater is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 14,544 people. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

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Piper N.

Edgewater in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $723,400, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,645 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd ...

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Nora Martinez

Remote worker thinking about Edgewater

Alright, Homes are going for about $723,400 on average. Household incomes average around $137,847 in Edgewater. You can expect to pay around $2,645 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

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Leo Morales

Is Edgewater good for remote workers?

My partner and I are Median household income is $137,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $723,400 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high b...

2 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Emily S.

Best kept secrets of Edgewater, NJ

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Edgewater sits at 31.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising,...

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Emily S.

Cost of living reality check -Edgewater

You can expect to pay around $2,645 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Edgewater sits at 31.2 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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