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Edgewood, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
8,429 Population 1,979/sq mi density
$121,045 Median Income $61,783 per capita
$289,700 Home Value $353,127 Zillow
$991 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 686 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,045 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,700 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgewood, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,045
61% above
$61,783 per capita
Home Value
$289,700
3% above
Zillow: $353,127
Median Rent
$991/mo
15% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.9%
69% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
161%
Home Value
103%
Rent
85%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $121,045 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,783. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edgewood is $289,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,127. Median rent is $991/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Edgewood reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 686/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

56.9% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,429
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,979/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,045
Per Capita$61,783
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,700
Rent$991
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$353,127
Housing Units3,436
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property686/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary69/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation860 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgewood was built in 1976.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.