What are the schools like in Edgewood, KY?

Edgewood is served primarily by Kenton County. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Edgewood?

The median household income in Edgewood, KY is $117,308 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Edgewood, KY?

Edgewood has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Edgewood, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edgewood, KY affordable or expensive?

Edgewood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgewood is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,147 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edgewood, KY?

Edgewood has a violent crime rate of 59.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 417.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgewood, KY a Good Place to Live?

Edgewood is a small town of 8,447 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $117,308 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Edgewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 94.1

Edgewood's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgewood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edgewood, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,147	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,308	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edgewood's violent crime rate is 59.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.7 /100k

Property Crime

417.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Edgewood is served primarily by Kenton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edgewood, KY	National Avg
School District	Kenton County	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgewood sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgewood, KY
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Edgewood, KY	National Avg
Population	8,447	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crestview Hills, KY 1 mi Lakeside Park, KY 2 mi Elsmere, KY 2 mi Fort Mitchell, KY 3 mi Covington, KY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Edgewood

Edgewood, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41017

Edgewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgewood, KY affordable or expensive?

Edgewood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edgewood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $278,000 and median rent is $1,147/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgewood, KY?

Edgewood's violent crime rate is 59.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 417.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgewood?

Public schools in Edgewood are operated by Kenton County. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edgewood, KY a good place to live?

Edgewood, KY has a population of 8,447, a median household income of $117,308, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Edgewood?

Edgewood averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edgewood?

Edgewood, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41017.

What is the population of Edgewood?

The population of Edgewood, Kentucky is 8,447 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgewood?

Key numbers for living in Edgewood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $278,000, median household income $117,308, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.