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Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater, NJ.

Population: 14,759 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Edgewater, NJ is $719,770 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $999,999 after a median 199 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,965/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$719,770

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

199

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$719,770
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+37.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$719,770
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$999,999
Median list price
$2.00M
Median price per sqft
$585
1-year sale-price change
-20.0%
Median days on market
199 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,965/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,670/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,260/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,430/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Eleanor Van Gelder, George Washington School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Quanta Resources (1.6 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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
201
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
665,958
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
585,140

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
General Grant National Memorial (1 mi)
National parks include
General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
78
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

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

How it compares

EdgewaterState medianUS median
Median home value$719,770$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$999,999$555,000$325,000
Median days on market199 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$3,965/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$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, NJ?
$719,770.
What is the median sale price in Edgewater, NJ?
$999,999.
How long do homes take to sell in Edgewater, NJ?
Median days on market: 199 days.
What is typical rent in Edgewater, NJ?
Typical rent: $3,965/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edgewater, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Edgewater, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Edgewater, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edgewater, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edgewater, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Quanta Resources, 1.6 mi.
How many schools serve Edgewater, NJ?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Edgewater, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edgewater, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edgewater, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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