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Edgewater, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · New York County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
14,544
Population
14,994/sq mi density
$137,847
Median Income
$96,592 per capita
$723,400
Home Value
$711,285 Zillow
$2,645
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
31
Violent Crime/100K
1,248 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$137,847 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$723,400 home value, $2,645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgewater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8247°N, 73.9738°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 74 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Edgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").