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Edgewater beach, MD

Edgewater beach, MD.

Population: 20,854 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edgewater beach, MD is $585,248 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,750 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,177/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$585,248

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$585,248
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+46.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$585,248
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$550,750
Median list price
$559,900
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,177/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Central Elementary, Central Middle, South River High, Central Special School, Edgewater Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort George G. Meade (14.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,121
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,041

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
55
Nearest national park
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (5 mi)
National parks include
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Lee Airport (ANP) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER, INC, LUMINIS HEALTH J KENT MCNEW FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-634 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,575
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,083
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,005

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Edgewater beachState medianUS median
Median home value$585,248$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$550,750$450,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$3,177/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,575$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Edgewater beach, MD?
$585,248.
What is the median sale price in Edgewater beach, MD?
$550,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Edgewater beach, MD?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Edgewater beach, MD?
Typical rent: $3,177/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edgewater beach, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Edgewater beach, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Edgewater beach, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edgewater beach, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edgewater beach, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Edgewater beach, MD?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Edgewater beach, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edgewater beach, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edgewater beach, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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