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Edgewood’s story
Edgewood in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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- 2023Scenery in
- 2026Edgewood Library Aug 2026
EdgewoodNM
A town of 6,124. Public schools that outperform most of New Mexico.
Population
6,124
+65.3% since 2010
Typical home
$382K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
36.4
years
Jobs based here
1,215
A commuter town
What makes Edgewood stand out
The 3 things Edgewood does most differently from other towns.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#4 for schools in NM
of 47 towns
School Grade A.
100 U.S. towns● Edgewood
Health
Healthier than 72%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than NM on 11 measures, worse on 1.
100 U.S. towns● Edgewood
Safety
Safer than 33%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Edgewood has grown 65.3% since 2010
3,735 people in 2010; 6,124 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Edgewood’s report card
SchoolsABeats 87% of NM districtsHealthB+Healthier than 72% of U.S. townsCommute23 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyCLess crime than 33% of U.S. townsClimate85°/19°Summer high · winter low · 29″ snowHousing$382K20% above the NM typical homeHazards58/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damageOutdoors27 miof trails · 3.5% conserved
Now in Edgewood
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Weather
Forecast →60°
Light Rain
H 0° · L 54°
Local news
All →- Rich Ford Edgewood celebrates 27 years with August anniversary saleKRQE · Aug 4
- Edgewood teacher on leave during investigation of allegations of inappropriate contact with female students96.3 KKOB · Jul 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Edgewood. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Edgewood’s public schools outperform 87% of New Mexico districts
The public schools Edgewood’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle | 6–8 | 281 | Not graded |
| Pecos Cyber Academy | K–12 | 1,569 | Not graded |
| Estancia Valley Classical Academy | K–12 | 565 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NM on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Edgewood beats the New Mexico average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. New Mexico
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Edgewood | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.9% | 7.4% |
VA New Mexico Healthcare System
20.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
86th
percentile among NM towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Edgewood
Most working residents leave Edgewood for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Albuquerque (34%), Santa Fe (9%) and Kirtland AFB (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Edgewood10%
Albuquerque34%
Santa Fe9%
Kirtland AFB8%
Moriarty8%
23 mi
median commute distance
1,215
jobs based in Edgewood
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 33% of U.S. towns
Edgewood reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 67% report less. Within New Mexico, it does better than 72% of towns.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Edgewood1.3
New Mexico6.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Edgewood17.5
New Mexico23.5
U.S.15.5
33rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
72nd
percentile among NM towns
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
108
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Edgewood has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–45°
Spring34–65°
Summer53–84°
Fall36–65°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Edgewood home is worth about $382K
The typical Edgewood home is worth about $382,000, up 3.6% in a year, 20% above the New Mexico typical home.
$382KZillow home value
Typical home value
Edgewood$382K
New Mexico$318K
Market temperature
23
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireEarthquakes
2
paid flood claims since 2025
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
3.5% of Edgewood is conserved land
27 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
3.5%conserved
3.5%
conserved · 1,275 of 36,257 acres
27 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Edgewood for work
Where Edgewood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,215jobs based in Edgewood
10%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Edgewood
Town in New Mexico, United States
Edgewood is a town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Through annexations, its town boundaries now extend into Bernalillo and Torrance Counties. Although in Santa Fe County, Edgewood is geographically closer to Albuquerque than to the city of Santa Fe. As of the 2020 census, Edgewood had a population of 6,174.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 6,174
- Area
- 49 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,700 ft
- ZIP code
- 87015
- Area code
- 505
Edgewood’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Edgewood.
Thunder MountainBartonLa MaderaPaa-KoCedar GroveEdgewood
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