Edgewood is a small town of 654 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,068
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edgewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edgewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edgewood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.7
Edgewood's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edgewood costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edgewood, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$953
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,068
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edgewood's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.0 /100k
Property Crime
458.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edgewood is served primarily by Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edgewood, IA
National Avg
School District
Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edgewood sees average highs of 26.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.3 inches of snow per year.
Edgewood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edgewood roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,500 and median rent is $953/month.
Edgewood's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edgewood are operated by Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edgewood, IA has a population of 654, a median household income of $58,068, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edgewood averages 26.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 40.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edgewood, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52042.
The population of Edgewood, Iowa is 654 with a median age of 54.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edgewood: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $145,500, median household income $58,068, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
