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Edgewood, IA


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Edgewood, Iowa

Edgewood, Iowa, in Clayton county, is 38 miles W of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 179 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 923 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 57% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Edgewood than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $42,946. Fewer people in Edgewood are poor than in most places in Iowa.

Edgewood Housing

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

Commuting

In Edgewood, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyEdgewood Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Edgewood Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Edgewood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, IA

Comparing Edgewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
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