Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Edgewood
Edgewood, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,773
Population
14,016
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A peaceful community near Tacoma
Suburban
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Rural
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Growing
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Located about eight miles east of Tacoma, Edgewood is a tranquil suburban community with a rural vibe in Pierce County. Edgewood is predominantly residential, offering plenty of apartments and houses available for rent on lush, tree-lined avenues.
In addition to its many residences, Edgewood is home to a slew of convenient yet low-key shops, cafes, and businesses along Meridian Avenue. Large swaths of open space contribute to the community’s peaceful atmosphere. Edgewood is just a short drive away from nearby destinations like Five Mile Lake Park, Game Farm Park, and Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, as well as the many metropolitan delights of Seattle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,883
Average: $143,444
Education
3,990
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,081
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edgewood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Edgewood, WA is $1,803 for a studio, $1,757 for one bedroom, $2,076 for two bedrooms, and $2,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edgewood has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,757/month
731 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Edgewood, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
685 Students
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
Public
Grades 6-8
521 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Puyallup Riverfront Trail
- Loyalty Park
- Rainier View Park
- Confluence Trail
- Wildwood Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma 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.