The Town FilesEdgewater, Florida
City in Volusia County · population 23,097 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,200
- Household income
- $60,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 53.7
Edgewater is a city of 23,097 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $256,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 77% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Florida towns, quieter than 74% of Florida towns.
How Edgewater ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgewater is worth $256,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $60,977, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,309 a month. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgewater | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,309 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $60,977 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in Edgewater
| People | Edgewater | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Edgewater
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 51.9°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewater since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 2, 1997 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 8, 2004.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Edgewater itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Edgewater
2 public schools with 1,075 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 619 | 14.7 |
| EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-5 | 456 | 13.8 |
Towns near Edgewater
- New Smyrna Beach, FL5.2 mi · 30,142 people · home $395,300
- Ponce Inlet, FL9.6 mi · 3,364 people · home $544,300
- Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL10.0 mi · 4,877 people · home $443,500
- Port Orange, FL11.8 mi · 62,596 people · home $317,200
- South Daytona, FL15.1 mi · 12,865 people · home $222,200
- Daytona Beach Shores, FL15.2 mi · 5,179 people · home $437,800
- Deltona, FL16.7 mi · 93,692 people · home $285,400
- Lake Helen, FL17.7 mi · 2,842 people · home $441,200
Edgewater questions
Is Edgewater, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgewater scores better for retirees than 43% of Florida towns and quieter than 74%. 33.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.7).
How much does a house cost in Edgewater?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgewater is valued at $256,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,977, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,309 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgewater?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 51.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Edgewater get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewater since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 2, 1997. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)