At a Glance
Median Income
$86,355
$37,000 per capita
Home Value
$234,700
Zillow: $262,708
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
13.2% 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $86,355 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,000. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,708. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Edgewood reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,272/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population25,170
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,355
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$1,435
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$262,708
Housing Units9,926
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,272/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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