Edgewood is a small town of 1,724 in Texas, with a median household income of $70,197
and a 0.7% 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, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 93.7
Edgewood's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edgewood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edgewood, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$959
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,197
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edgewood's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edgewood is served primarily by EDGEWOOD ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edgewood, TX
National Avg
School District
EDGEWOOD ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edgewood sees average highs of 55.5°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
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 $164,300 and median rent is $959/month.
Edgewood's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edgewood are operated by EDGEWOOD ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edgewood, TX has a population of 1,724, a median household income of $70,197, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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 55.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edgewood, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75117.
The population of Edgewood, Texas is 1,724 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edgewood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $164,300, median household income $70,197, crime index 34 (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.
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