The Town FilesEdgewood, Ohio
Community in Ashtabula County · population 4,185 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,500
- Household income
- $62,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 92 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 42.5
Edgewood is a community of 4,185 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The median home is worth $115,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Ohio towns, hipper than 83% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Edgewood ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgewood is worth $115,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $62,917, which is more affordable than 94% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $831 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgewood | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $831 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,917 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Edgewood
| People | Edgewood | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Edgewood
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 92.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewood since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 22, 1985 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2014.
Severe weather in Ashtabula County since 1996
Ashtabula County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County had 29,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,141 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Edgewood itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Edgewood
- Ashtabula, OH2.7 mi · 17,975 people · home $105,900
- North Kingsville, OH4.9 mi · 2,742 people · home $170,900
- Jefferson, OH9.6 mi · 3,226 people · home $200,300
- Conneaut, OH9.8 mi · 12,318 people · home $132,400
- Geneva, OH11.6 mi · 5,924 people · home $148,300
- Conneaut, PA15.8 mi · 4,191 people · home $170,500
- North Madison, OH16.1 mi · 8,188 people · home $157,300
- Springfield, PA16.1 mi · 3,076 people · home $151,100
Edgewood questions
Is Edgewood, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgewood scores better for retirees than 28% of Ohio towns and quieter than 15%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Edgewood?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgewood is valued at $115,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,917, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $831 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgewood?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 92.2 inches of snow.
Does Edgewood get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 22, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)