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Edgewater, CO


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Edgewater, Colorado

Edgewater, Colorado, in Jefferson county, is 3 miles N of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 4 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Denver metropolitan area. Edgewater contains a population of approximately 5,445.

The People and Families of Edgewater

In Edgewater, about 41% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Edgewater. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in Edgewater.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewater had a median family income of $40,426.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Edgewater favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Edgewater Housing

Edgewater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 48% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Edgewater, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Edgewater -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Of Note

High Points

Edgewater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Edgewater Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Edgewater Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Edgewater, CO

Comparing Edgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population25
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents55
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime22

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