Edgewood, WA

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,683 Population 1,512/sq mi density
$114,342 Median Income $52,546 per capita
$664,000 Home Value $729,984 Zillow
$1,837 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,198 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,342 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$664,000 home value, $1,837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K (35% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,342
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $664,000
136% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 249/100K
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.8%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,837
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Edgewood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,683
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,342
Per Capita$52,546
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Commute28 min

Housing

B
Home Value$664,000
Rent$1,837
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$729,984

Crime

F
Violent249/100K
Property2,198/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary881/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation393 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+96.4%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Libraries29

Is Edgewood a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Edgewood has a population of 12,683 with a density of 1,512 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 2.7% Black.

Population

12,683
Total Population
1,512
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Edgewood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.3%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.7%
47% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Edgewood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edgewood is $114,342, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Edgewood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,342
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,546
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
IRS Avg AGI$90,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,820
County GDP$64,941M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,771
Healthcare2,355
Retail2,124
Manufacturing537

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,011
100% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Edgewood is $664,000, 136% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,837 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $729,984.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$664,000
136% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$729,984
Median List Price$757,497

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$757,497
$/Sq Ft$315
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio101.4%
Price Drops25.8%
Inventory31

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,837
58% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,162

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,011
100% above US avg
Effective Rate1.06%
In Edgewood, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edgewood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities2,355
Edgewood has a violent crime rate of 249 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,198 per 100,000 (12% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Edgewood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent248.8/100K
35% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape31.1/100K
Robbery41.5/100K
Assault176.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,198.0/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary881.3/100K
Theft1,213.1/100K
Vehicle Theft103.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)86
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Edgewood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation393 ft (120 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density1,512/sq mi
Coordinates47.2321°N, 122.2857°W
County FIPS53053
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.8%
15% below US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score5.36
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,512/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries29
Healthcare Facilities2,355
Restaurants1,771
Retail Stores2,124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)86
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home18.0%

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