At a Glance
Median Income
$85,842
$47,489 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
Zillow: $223,715
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $85,842 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,489. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,715. Median rent is $1,296/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
35.4% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,101
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,626/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,842
Per Capita$47,489
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$1,296
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$223,715
Housing Units819
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.