What are the schools like in Edgewood, OH?

School district data for Edgewood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Edgewood?

The median household income in Edgewood, OH is $55,401 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Edgewood, OH?

Edgewood has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 89.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Edgewood, OH affordable or expensive?

Edgewood's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgewood is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,500 and the median rent is $798 per month.

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

Edgewood has a violent crime rate of 89.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 698.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgewood, OH a Good Place to Live?

Edgewood is a small town of 4,381 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,401 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Edgewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 88.9

Edgewood's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgewood costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edgewood, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$798	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,401	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edgewood's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.5 /100k

Property Crime

698.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Edgewood, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgewood sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 89.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgewood, OH
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	89.9"

Demographics

Metric	Edgewood, OH	National Avg
Population	4,381	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ashtabula, OH 3 mi Kingsville, OH 4 mi North Kingsville, OH 5 mi Saybrook-on-the-Lake, OH 7 mi Austinburg, OH 9 mi

Edgewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgewood, OH affordable or expensive?

Edgewood's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edgewood roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,500 and median rent is $798/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgewood, OH?

Edgewood's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 698.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgewood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Edgewood, OH a good place to live?

Edgewood, OH has a population of 4,381, a median household income of $55,401, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 33.2°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 89.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Edgewood?

The population of Edgewood, Ohio is 4,381 with a median age of 42.1. 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 89 (100 = US average), median home $106,500, median household income $55,401, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.