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Edgewood, Kentucky


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Edgewood, Kentucky

Edgewood, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 12 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Cincinnati metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Edgewood is home to some 9,400 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 73% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Edgewood are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $80,578. 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 Kentucky. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($23,275) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edgewood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Edgewood can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 92% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Edgewood, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEdgewood Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEdgewood Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEdgewood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Edgewood Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Edgewood Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Edgewood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity24
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime107

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