Edgewood, WA

Edgewood, Washington

Edgewood, Washington, in Pierce county, is 5 miles S of Federal Way, Washington (center to center) and 24 miles S of Seattle, Washington. Part of the surrounding Tacoma metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Edgewood is home to some 9,089 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Edgewood are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $64,174. 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 Washington.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edgewood. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied. 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, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Edgewood Almanac

Edgewood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Edgewood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Edgewood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Edgewood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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