At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$39,479 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
Zillow: $180,263
Median Rent
$975/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.9% smoking rate
How Edgewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,479. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,263. Median rent is $975/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
14.6% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population787
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$39,479
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,000
Rent$975
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$180,263
Housing Units371
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,094/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,167 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Edgewood was founded in 1852.
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.