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Edgewood, NM


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Edgewood, New Mexico

Edgewood, New Mexico, in Santa Fe county, is 26 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Part of the surrounding Santa Fe metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Edgewood is home to some 1,893 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Edgewood are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $45,952. More so than most places, the people in Edgewood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Edgewood are poor than in most places in New Mexico. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edgewood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Edgewood, 92% of commuters drive to work. People in Edgewood expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Edgewood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Edgewood Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Edgewood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Edgewood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, NM

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity82
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

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