Living in Edgewater Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgewater Park · Census data 2020–2024
Edgewater Park has 9,003 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $84,960 (18% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $281,800, the median rent is $1,491/month.
Edgewater Park at a glance
- Population
- 9,003
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $84,960State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $281,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,491/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Edgewater Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Edgewater Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgewater Park the median home value is $281,800, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,491 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,973 a month in housing costs.
Edgewater Park median household income
The median household income in Edgewater Park is $84,960 and the income per person is $38,503. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Edgewater Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,954
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.47
Edgewater Park demographics
- Population
- 9,003
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 3,645
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgewater Park ›
Education in Edgewater Park
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Edgewater Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgewater Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Edgewater Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Park | 9,003 | $84,960 | $281,800 | $1,491 |
| Beverly | 2,514 | $89,458 | $205,800 | $1,226 |
| Delanco | 4,872 | $78,710 | $288,500 | $985 |
| Riverside | 8,055 | $75,833 | $222,100 | $1,538 |
| Cornwells Heights | 1,319 | $87,396 | $359,400 | $1,083 |
| Willingboro | 32,103 | $98,200 | $270,300 | $2,112 |
| Eddington | 1,606 | $122,107 | $333,200 | — |
| Croydon | 9,684 | $70,308 | $293,700 | $1,312 |
| Andalusia | 2,251 | $64,745 | $334,700 | $1,459 |
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What is the median household income in Edgewater Park, NJ?
The median household income in Edgewater Park is $84,960, 18% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edgewater Park?
The median home value in Edgewater Park is $281,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Edgewater Park?
The median gross rent in Edgewater Park is $1,491 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Edgewater Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Edgewater Park?
The median age in Edgewater Park is 40.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Edgewater Park?
The average commute to work in Edgewater Park is 34 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgewater Park?
The unemployment rate in Edgewater Park is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgewater Park?
28.7% of adults in Edgewater Park 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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