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
$1,748
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
Edgewater is a small Florida city on the western shore of the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America, giving residents a front-row seat to waterfront living without the price tag of larger coastal cities. Situated in Volusia County between New Smyrna Beach to the south and Oak Hill to the north, Edgewater carries the pace of a close-knit community while staying within easy reach of Daytona Beach and the broader Space Coast corridor. The city's economy draws on light manufacturing, retail trade, and a steady flow of activity tied to nearby Kennedy Space Center and the Daytona Beach healthcare and education sectors. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, one of the country's leading aviation and aerospace schools, sits about 25 miles north in Daytona Beach and contributes to the region's technical workforce identity. Housing in Edgewater skews toward single-family rentals and smaller apartment communities, with a mix of concrete-block ranch-style homes built in past decades alongside newer townhome developments that reflect the city's measured growth. Neighborhoods near the river tend to feel more settled and shaded, while areas west of U.S. 1 offer newer construction with larger lots. Day-to-day life here moves at a relaxed tempo, shaped by the water, open sky, and the kind of quiet that is increasingly rare along Florida's east coast.
Explore the City
Grab a kayak or paddle board and explore one of the many waterways in South Edgewater.
Daytona Beach Shores has small waves with blue water.
For those that enjoy cycling, the East Central Regional Rail Trail runs through Florida Shores.
Florida Shores residents love access to the beach via nearby 27th Ave Beachfront Park.
Florida Shores is known for their EDGEFest events, such as the Annual School's Out Party.
A1A is a main thoroughfare throughout Coronado Beach.
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
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Edgewater, FL is $1,018 for a studio, $1,748 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $768 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edgewater has increased by 5.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,748/month
583 Sq Ft
House
$2,679/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,030/month
1,192 Sq Ft
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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 June 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.