EdgewaterFL
A town of 23,627, settled in 1951. A typical home worth about $295K.
What makes Edgewater stand out
The 3 things Edgewater does most differently from other towns.
Edgewater has grown 11.3% since 2010
20,750 people in 2010; 23,627 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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A typical Edgewater home is worth about $295K
The typical Edgewater home is worth about $295,000, about the same as a year ago, 22% below the Florida typical home.
Typical home value
Edgewater’s public schools outperform 25% of Florida districts
The public schools Edgewater’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 75% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Elementary School | PK–5 | 614 | B+ |
| Edgewater Public School | PK–5 | 439 | B+ |
| Discovery Academy Private | K–8 | 180 | |
| Little Explorers Montessori Private | PK–3 | 52 | |
| Creative Pathways Preparatory Academy Private | K–12 | 38 |
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Edgewater beats the Florida average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Edgewater | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 78.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 7.2% |
About one in seven working residents works right in Edgewater
Most working residents leave Edgewater for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are New Smyrna Beach (17%), Daytona Beach (10%) and DeLand (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
0.9% of Edgewater is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hawks Park Complex | 1 mi | 40 |
| 2. Whistle Stop Park | 0.7 mi | 15 |
| 3. Rotary Park | 0.4 mi | 9 |
Mild winters, hot summers
Edgewater has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 50°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
86% of working residents leave Edgewater for work
Where Edgewater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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About Edgewater
City in Florida, United States
Edgewater is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, situated along the Indian River North, adjacent to the Mosquito Lagoon. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 US census, the city had a population of 23,097. A settlement in the area was established by John Milton Hawks. It was incorporated in 1915 as the Town of Hawks Park, and kept the name Hawks Park until 1924, when the Florida Legislature renamed it as the City of Edgewater.
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- Established
- 1951
- Population
- 23,097
- Area
- 23 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 32132, 32141
- Area code
- 386
Edgewater’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Edgewater.