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Edgewater, FL


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Edgewater, Florida

Edgewater, Florida, in Volusia county, is 17 miles SE of Daytona Beach, Florida (center to center) and 103 miles SE of Jacksonville, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Daytona Beach metropolitan area. Edgewater contains a population of approximately 18,668.

The People and Families of Edgewater

In Edgewater, about 60% of adults are married.

Edgewater boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewater had a median family income of $39,234.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Edgewater favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,740. 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 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Edgewater, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Edgewater, FL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population107
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime58

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