At a Glance
Median Income
$102,361
$65,722 per capita
Home Value
$319,200
Zillow: $117,359
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
2,240/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% 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+
3.9 / 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 $102,361 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,722. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgewood is $319,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,359. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Edgewood reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,240/100K.
Education
74.3% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population3,089
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,732/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,361
Per Capita$65,722
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,200
Rent$1,140
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$117,359
Housing Units1,628
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property2,240/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation940 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.3%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+43.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Edgewood was founded in 1888.
The median home in Edgewood was built in 1938.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.