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Edgewood, FL


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Edgewood, Florida

Edgewood, Florida, in Orange county, is 3 miles S of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 76 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Orlando metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Edgewood is home to some 1,901 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $68,977. More so than most places, the people in Edgewood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Edgewood are poor than in most places in Florida. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Edgewood.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Edgewood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEdgewood Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEdgewood Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Edgewood College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Edgewood Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Edgewood People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Edgewood Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Edgewood Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Edgewood Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, FL

Comparing Edgewood 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population97
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime36
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