The Town FilesEdgewood, New Mexico
Town in Santa Fe County · population 6,174 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $306,400
- Household income
- $84,761
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.4
Edgewood is a town of 6,174 people in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $306,400, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of New Mexico towns, better for cycling than 97% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 87% of New Mexico towns.
How Edgewood ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgewood is worth $306,400, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $84,761, which is more affordable than 40% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgewood | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,400 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $916 |
| Median household income | $84,761 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Edgewood
| People | Edgewood | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 15.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 36.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 82.9% |
Weather in Edgewood
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 12.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewood since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 20, 1956 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 12, 2025.
Severe weather in Santa Fe County since 1996
Santa Fe County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Santa Fe County
Santa Fe County had 61,826 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,218 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Edgewood itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Edgewood
1 public school with 603 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | 603 | 15.1 |
Towns near Edgewood
- Sandia Heights, NM15.4 mi · 3,273 people · home $670,100
- Placitas, NM18.2 mi · 5,041 people · home $562,100
- Kirtland AFB, NM20.1 mi · 3,838 people · home —
- Bernalillo, NM22.6 mi · 8,977 people · home $255,500
- North Valley, NM22.9 mi · 11,149 people · home $302,700
- San Felipe Pueblo, NM23.8 mi · 2,542 people · home $210,100
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM24.1 mi · 5,874 people · home $492,400
- Corrales, NM24.2 mi · 8,493 people · home $571,500
Edgewood questions
Is Edgewood, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgewood scores better for retirees than 45% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 43%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Edgewood?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgewood is valued at $306,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,761, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgewood?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.7 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does Edgewood get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 20, 1956. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- 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)