What are the schools like in Edgewater, MD?

Edgewater is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 19 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Edgewater?

The median household income in Edgewater, MD is $105,849 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Edgewater, MD?

Edgewater has an average high temperature of 44.3°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Edgewater, MD affordable or expensive?

Edgewater's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgewater is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $402,200 and the median rent is $1,902 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edgewater, MD?

Crime rate data for Edgewater is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Edgewater, MD a Good Place to Live?

Edgewater is a small town of 8,928 in Maryland, with a median household income of $105,849 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Edgewater stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Edgewater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edgewater 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: 102.7

Edgewater's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgewater costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Edgewater, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$402,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,849	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Edgewater is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Edgewater is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edgewater, MD	National Avg
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	19	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgewater sees average highs of 44.3°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgewater, MD
Average High — January	44.3°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Edgewater, MD	National Avg
Population	8,928	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgewater, MD affordable or expensive?

Edgewater's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Edgewater roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $402,200 and median rent is $1,902/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgewater, MD?

Crime data for Edgewater is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Edgewater?

Public schools in Edgewater are operated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district has 82 elementary, 19 middle, and 19 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 38.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edgewater, MD a good place to live?

Edgewater, MD has a population of 8,928, a median household income of $105,849, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Edgewater?

Edgewater averages 44.3°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Edgewater?

The population of Edgewater, Maryland is 8,928 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgewater?

Key numbers for living in Edgewater: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $402,200, median household income $105,849, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgewater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.