Edgemoor

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Edgemoor, DE Area Guide

An alluring suburb just east of Wilmington

Historic Scenic Riverside Diverse Peaceful Suburban Family-Friendly

Strewn alongside the Delaware River, Edgemoor is a charming suburb just three miles east of Wilmington. Edgemoor offers residents access to top-notch schools and scenic parks, making the community a popular choice for many families and outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy a broad range of recreational activities at Fox Point State Park, Bellevue State Park, and Rockwood Park.

Edgemoor boasts a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent along lush, tree-lined avenues. Although the community is largely residential, there is a slew of big-box retailers, service-oriented shops, and eateries clustered on Governor Printz Boulevard. Getting around from Edgemoor is simple with direct access to Interstate 495.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$70,065

Average: $78,024

Education

2,022

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,520

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Edgemoor has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fox Point State Park
  • Rockwood Park & Museum
  • Bellevue State Park (DE)
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Blue Ball Barn

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.