Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Edgewood is a small city in Maryland with a population of 25,170. Residents earn $86,355 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Edgewood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Edgewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgewood is $86,355, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Edgewood is $234,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,435 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Edgewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,355 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,318 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,308 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,155 |
| County GDP | $17,906M |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Healthcare | 665 |
| Retail | 664 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $234,700 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,708 |
| Median List Price | $264,000 |
| Median List Price | $264,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 30.2% |
| Inventory | 43 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,435 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,617 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,205/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4203°N, 76.2968°W |
| County FIPS | 24025 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Retail Stores | 664 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |