Washington · Metropolitan Area
Edgewood is a small city in Washington with a population of 12,683. Residents earn $114,342 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Edgewood receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Edgewood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgewood is $114,342, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Edgewood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Edgewood is $664,000, making it a premium housing market at 136% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,837 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Edgewood is below the national average at 249 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,198 per 100,000, near the national average.
28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Edgewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 80.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,342 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.06% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Census Median | $664,000 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $729,984 |
| Median List Price | $757,497 |
| Median List Price | $757,497 |
| $/Sq Ft | $315 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,837 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,162 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.06% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Total Violent | 248.8/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.1/100K |
| Robbery | 41.5/100K |
| Assault | 176.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,198.0/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 881.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,213.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 103.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.8 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 393 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2321°N, 122.2857°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.8% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |