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Edgewater.
About
Life in Edgewater
Edgewater is a community of 23,314 people in Florida. The median household income is $60,977, median rent runs about $1,309 per month, and median home values are around $256,200. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Edgewater at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+7.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Who lives in Edgewater: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Edgewater, the largest foreign-born group is from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (14.1%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.1%
of residents
65 and Older
33.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.2%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Edgewater
In Edgewater, rent runs 22% below the FL average, and home values are 29% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,526
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $294,264 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Edgewater
Unemployment in Volusia County, which includes Edgewater, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Edgewater: Volusia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Volusia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Edgewater is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Edgewater Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Edgewater residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Edgewater, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Edgewater runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
132.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,555.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Edgewater Police Department
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Volusia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Volusia County, which includes Edgewater, the most common type is rip current, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Rip Current | $553,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $267.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Rip Current | $850.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2019 | 14 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $290,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
Edgewater is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes Edgewater, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Volusia County, county-wide
Edgewater is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Edgewater has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
48
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 52°F | 2.76" |
| Feb | 70°F | 53°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 73°F | 57°F | 3.00" |
| Apr | 79°F | 63°F | 2.62" |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 3.72" |
| Jun | 87°F | 73°F | 7.45" |
| Jul | 88°F | 75°F | 6.06" |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 6.47" |
| Sep | 86°F | 74°F | 6.88" |
| Oct | 82°F | 68°F | 4.49" |
| Nov | 76°F | 62°F | 2.32" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Edgewater
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Edgewater's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · New Smyrna Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Edgewater
Edgewater's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Edgewater
Edgewater has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
16 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
55 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Edgewater
Edgewater Public Library
103 Indian River Blvd., Edgewater
Cities Near Edgewater
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Edgewater FAQ
Is Edgewater, Florida affordable?⌄
Edgewater's median rent is $1,309/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $60,977/year. Median home value is $256,200.
Is Edgewater, Florida safe?⌄
Edgewater's violent crime rate was 132 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1556 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Edgewater, Florida?⌄
Volusia County, which includes Edgewater, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Edgewater, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Edgewater is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,309/month and median household income is $60,977/year. The median home value is $256,200. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Edgewater, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Edgewater is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from