City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Edgewood, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Edgewood - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,683
Residents
$114,342
Median income
$664,000
Median home
$1,971
Median rent (state)

Edgewood - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Edgewood places in the 85th percentile for household income and the 27th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

85th
percentile, household income
92nd
percentile, home value
82nd
percentile, median rent
27th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Edgewood, WA

Washington's Edgewood is a small town, with 12,683 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $114,342 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.7%. Home values in Edgewood run a median of $664,000, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. About 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 69.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 50 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 66% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2236.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,971 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

12,683 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$114,342 /yr

Poverty 3.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Edgewood compare to other US cities?

Edgewood measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 85% higher than other cities
Home value 92% pricier than other cities
Median rent 82% pricier than other cities
Safety 27% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Washington alone, Edgewood ranks #88 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Edgewood against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Edgewood toward the top of Washington's cities

Among the 565 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Edgewood ranks #99 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Edgewood only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#129 of 565
77th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#153 of 599
66th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#99 of 565
82nd percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#374 of 598
36th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#252 of 599
58th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

85thIncome percentile
27thSafety percentile

85th percentile nationally for median household income · 27th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Edgewood's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Edgewood's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 42 Avg. percentile National median
Edgewood's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Edgewood's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$664,000 8th percentile more affordable than 8% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Edgewood $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Edgewood, WA Edgewood, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Edgewood, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Edgewood, WA median $114,342/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Edgewood, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Edgewood, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,683
Median Income
$114,342
Median Home Value
$664,000
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor force participation
69.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2236.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
214.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2022.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,000 residents12,500 residents13,000 residents13,500 residents14,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 12,421 residents 13,548 residents ▲ +9.1%
Edgewood's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
50
housing units authorized
Single-Family
17
detached homes
Multifamily
33
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 149
2020 154
2021 187
2022 217
2023 51
2024 50

Permit volume decreased 66% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
63.7%
Carpool
15.3%
Public Transit
2.1%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
18.0%

Based on 6,576 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Edgewood sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,971/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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12,697 people
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12,663 people
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12,633 people
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12,576 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Edgewood's 12,683 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Tucson Estates, AZ
12,687 people
Grover Beach, CA
12,687 people
Jerome, ID
12,689 people
Stony Point, NY
12,694 people
Fostoria, OH
12,671 people
Sarasota Springs, FL
12,669 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Edgewood's $114,342 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Burleigh, NJ
$114,340 median income
Skaneateles, NY
$114,355 median income
Hanalei, HI
$114,375 median income
East Hampton, NY
$114,375 median income
Colfax, ND
$114,375 median income
Warner, SD
$114,375 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Edgewood, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Edgewood, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.6% 6.0% 10.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.1% White 76.6% Black or African American 2.7% Asian 6.0% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 1.7% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 10.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Edgewood compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Edgewood (this city) 12,683 $114,342
Kelso 12,697 $59,462
Enumclaw 12,663 $116,563
Sedro-Woolley 12,633 $72,140
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Edgewood, WA?

What is the population of Edgewood, WA? +

Edgewood, WA has a population of 12,683 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, WA? +

The median household income in Edgewood is $114,342 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Edgewood? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Edgewood; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Edgewood, WA safe? +

Edgewood has a total crime rate of 2236.0 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Edgewood, WA? +

Homes in Edgewood carry a median value of $664,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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