What are the schools like in Edgewater, NJ?

Edgewater is served primarily by Edgewater School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Edgewater?

The median household income in Edgewater, NJ is $136,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Edgewater, NJ?

Edgewater has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Edgewater, NJ affordable or expensive?

Edgewater's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgewater is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $750,200 and the median rent is $2,580 per month.

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

Edgewater has a violent crime rate of 39.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgewater, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Edgewater is a small city of 14,394 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $136,806 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Edgewater stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, 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: 112.5

Edgewater's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgewater costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Edgewater, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$750,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,580	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edgewater's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

39.8 /100k

Property Crime

1281.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Edgewater is served primarily by Edgewater School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edgewater, NJ	National Avg
School District	Edgewater School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgewater sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgewater, NJ
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Edgewater, NJ	National Avg
Population	14,394	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	41.4%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cliffside Park, NJ 1 mi Fairview, NJ 2 mi Fort Lee, NJ 2 mi Palisades Park, NJ 2 mi Ridgefield, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Edgewater

Edgewater, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07020

Edgewater vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgewater, NJ affordable or expensive?

Edgewater's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Edgewater roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $750,200 and median rent is $2,580/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgewater, NJ?

Edgewater's violent crime rate is 39.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgewater?

Public schools in Edgewater are operated by Edgewater School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 74.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edgewater, NJ a good place to live?

Edgewater, NJ has a population of 14,394, a median household income of $136,806, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 39.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edgewater?

Edgewater, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07020.

What is the population of Edgewater?

The population of Edgewater, New Jersey is 14,394 with a median age of 38.8. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $750,200, median household income $136,806, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.