Living in Edgewater, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgewater · Census data 2020–2024
Edgewater has 4,932 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $76,591 (20% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $636,900, the median rent is $1,652/month.
Edgewater at a glance
- Population
- 4,932
- Median age
- 34.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $76,591State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $636,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,652/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Edgewater a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Colorado median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edgewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgewater the median home value is $636,900, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,652 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,299 a month in housing costs.
Edgewater median household income
The median household income in Edgewater is $76,591 and the income per person is $50,937. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Edgewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,589
- Owner-occupied
- 40.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.7%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.10
Edgewater demographics
- Population
- 4,932
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 2,344
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgewater ›
Education in Edgewater
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Edgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgewater
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Edgewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | 4,932 | $76,591 | $636,900 | $1,652 |
| Mountain View | 609 | $106,875 | $596,800 | $2,083 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $623,000 | $1,579 |
| Berkley | 10,789 | $84,637 | $468,100 | $1,777 |
| Lakewood | 156,583 | $89,792 | $574,400 | $1,806 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
| Twin Lakes | 8,030 | $95,583 | $587,500 | $1,596 |
| Applewood | 8,350 | $130,545 | $785,900 | $2,211 |
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
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What is the median household income in Edgewater, CO?
The median household income in Edgewater is $76,591, 20% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edgewater?
The median home value in Edgewater is $636,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Edgewater?
The median gross rent in Edgewater is $1,652 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Edgewater, CO a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Colorado median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Edgewater?
The median age in Edgewater is 34.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Edgewater?
The average commute to work in Edgewater is 28 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgewater?
The unemployment rate in Edgewater is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgewater?
46.6% of adults in Edgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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