At a Glance
Median Income
$81,227
$37,867 per capita
Home Value
$278,100
Zillow: $381,569
Median Rent
$938/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
1,243/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
12.2% 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
3.4 / 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 $81,227 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,867. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $278,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,569. Median rent is $938/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Edgewood reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,243/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population6,122
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,227
Per Capita$37,867
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,100
Rent$938
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$381,569
Housing Units2,350
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent393/100K
Property1,243/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,714 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.