Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
15%
Edgewater
Edgewater, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,949
Population
15,984
Renter Mix
64% Rent
Suburban charm just across the river from New York City
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Situated along the Hudson River with Manhattan skyline views, Edgewater combines waterfront living with metropolitan accessibility. The scenic Hudson River Waterfront Walkway invites residents to walk and cycle while enjoying river vistas. Once an industrial area, Edgewater has transformed into a residential destination featuring waterfront high-rise communities and townhouses. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $2,939 monthly, reflecting a 2.4% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $4,359, up 3.2% from the previous year.
The borough's 3.5-mile riverside stretch features several shopping and dining destinations, including Town Centre, Mitsuwa Marketplace, and City Place. Mitsuwa Marketplace, a Japanese food hall and superstore, adds international flavor to the local shopping scene. History enthusiasts can visit the Binghamton Ferry, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, while nature observers might spot the borough's unexpected residents – a colony of monk parakeets that have nested here since the 1980s. The 22-acre Veterans' Field offers recreational amenities including basketball courts, tennis courts, and a walking track. Transportation options, including NY Waterway ferry service to Manhattan, connect residents to New York City and surrounding areas.
Explore the City
There are a wide variety of home styles in Edgewater.
Edgewater has amazing views across the Hudson river towards New York city.
Enjoy a day of shopping at Edgewater City Place mall.
Homes on the cliffs in Edgewater have unmatched views of the Hudson River.
Edgewater is a diverse neighborhood running along the Hudson River.
Enjoy a fine dining experience at Pier 115 Restaurant in Edgewater.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,409
Average: $153,898
Education
9,697
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,324
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edgewater has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Edgewater, NJ is $2,534 for a studio, $2,945 for one bedroom, $4,433 for two bedrooms, and $5,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edgewater has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,945/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$4,472/month
808 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,332/month
199 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Edgewater, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverbank State Park
- St. Nicholas Park
- Morningside Park
- Riverside Park
- Riverside Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty 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.