Edgewater is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Edgewater, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.66 minutes every day commuting to work.
The population of Edgewater is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 38.58% of adults in Edgewater have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Edgewater in 2022 was $49,072, which is middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $196,288 for a family of four. However, Edgewater contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Edgewater is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Edgewater home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Edgewater residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Edgewater include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Edgewater is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
