At a Glance
Median Income
$137,847
$96,592 per capita
Home Value
$723,400
Zillow: $711,285
Median Rent
$2,645/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
1,248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 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+
3.6 / 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 $137,847 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,592. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129,635 business establishments, including 10,013 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewater is $723,400 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $711,285. Median rent is $2,645/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Edgewater reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.0% of adults in Edgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewater has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,544
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density14,994/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,847
Per Capita$96,592
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,006,673M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,175
Housing
B+
Home Value$723,400
Rent$2,645
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$711,285
Housing Units7,638
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property1,248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,960/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 82%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewater was built in 1995.
29.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.598 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 10,013 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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