Edgewater, Maryland

Quick Statistics

Edgewater is a community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to about 8,519 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $60,714 a year, and a typical home is worth about $454,100. About 47.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.

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8,519
Total Population
▼ down 6% since 2012
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2.99 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$60,714
Median Personal Income
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$454,100
Median Home Value
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47.7%
College Educated
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94.4%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.5 points since 2010
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Edgewater ranks number 156 of 527 in population, number 193 in median household income, number 163 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Edgewater typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Edgewater
# Town Distance Population
1.Riva, MD2.1 mi.4,976
2.Annapolis Neck, MD2.9 mi.12,032
3.Mayo, MD3.2 mi.8,694
4.Parole, MD3.3 mi.17,229
5.Annapolis, MD3.3 mi.40,720
6.Highland Beach, MD4.6 mi.107
7.Naval Academy, MD4.8 mi.3,006
8.Crownsville, MD6.1 mi.1,756
Frequently Asked Questions About Edgewater

What is the population of Edgewater, Maryland?
Edgewater has a population of about 8,519 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Edgewater, Maryland in?
Edgewater is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What is the median home value in Edgewater, Maryland?
The median home value in Edgewater is about $454,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Edgewater, Maryland?
The median personal income in Edgewater is about $60,714 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Edgewater, Maryland?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Anne Arundel County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Edgewater, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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