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Edgewater, Colorado

Introduction to 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 has a population of approximately 5,445.

Edgewater History

Edgewater, located in Jefferson County, was established in 1861. Commonly nicknamed as ‘Jeffco’, it is also called the ‘Gateway to the Rocky Mountains’. Jefferson County, which was one of the twelve counties to be organized by the Jefferson Territorial Legislature in 1959, was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, who was the country’s third president and authored the Declaration of Independence. The community of Edgewater, which was named after Sloan’s Lake, was created by Thomas Sloan by digging a well.

Edgewater and nearby Attractions

  • Black American West Museum
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park
  • Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
  • Cherry Creek State Park
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver Center for the Visual Arts
  • Chatfield State Park

Things To Do In Edgewater

The historic sites in the community include the Denver Mint, the Colorado State Capitol, and the Colorado Governor’s Mansion. There are a number of golf courses in the area such as the Applewood Golf Course, Memorial Park Disc Golf, Willis Case Golf Course, and City Park Golf Course, all of which offer ample opportunities to the golf enthusiasts. Some of the other notable attractions include the Denver Zoo, the Island Kingdom Water Park, Elitch Gardens Theme Park, the Downtown Aquarium, Lakeside Amusement Park, and The Children's Museum of Denver.

Edgewater Transportation

The closest major international airport is Denver International Airport.

Edgewater Higher Education

The students can pursue higher education at Regis University, Colorado School of Mines, and Red Rocks Community College.

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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