It is a fairly quiet city because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Edgewater has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Edgewater has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Edgewater than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Edgewater may be for you.
Edgewater is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The education level of Edgewater citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.76% of adults 25 and older in Edgewater have a college degree.
The per capita income in Edgewater in 2022 was $34,836, which is middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $139,344 for a family of four. However, Edgewater contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Edgewater is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Edgewater home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Edgewater residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Edgewater include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Edgewater is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
