Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
30%
Edgewater, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,656
Population
25,104
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Delight in riverside tranquility near New Smyrna Beach
Riverside
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Peaceful
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Scenic
Nestled just south of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater is a tranquil community bordering the Indian River North. Residents love Edgewater’s small-town atmosphere, along with its ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Edgewater community delights in activities as varied as kayaking at Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve, hiking at Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park, and fishing at Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park.
Edgewater boasts an array of houses, townhomes, and apartments for rent in peaceful residential communities along tree-lined streets. Although residents cherish the community’s quiet slower-paced lifestyle, Edgewater sits within easy driving distance of the many attractions of Daytona Beach and Orlando. Getting around from Edgewater is simple with convenience to I-95 and U.S. 1.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,129
Average: $66,333
Education
4,970
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,250
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edgewater has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Edgewater, FL is $1,000 for a studio, $1,656 for one bedroom, $1,084 for two bedrooms, and $758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edgewater has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,656/month
583 Sq Ft
House
$2,536/month
1,752 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,169/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Edgewater, FL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Indian River Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
580 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Canaveral National Seashore - Seminole Rest
- Canaveral National Seashore - Apollo Beach
- Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
- Marine Science Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Daytona Beach International
- Orlando Sanford 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.