At a Glance
Median Income
$44,671
$27,345 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $117,359
Median Rent
$671/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
6,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edgewood residents earn a median household income of $44,671 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,345. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,359. Median rent is $671/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 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,194/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Edgewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
91.3% 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,202
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density3,732/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,671
Per Capita$27,345
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$671
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$117,359
Housing Units1,628
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property6,194/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary516/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation940 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+43.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 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.
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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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