The Town FilesEdgewater, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 14,336 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $715,700
- Household income
- $124,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.6
Edgewater is a borough of 14,336 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $715,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 99% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 97% of New Jersey towns.
How Edgewater ranks
Percentile among New Jersey 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 Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Edgewater is worth $715,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $124,050, which is more affordable than 10% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,579 a month. 39.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Edgewater | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $715,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,579 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $124,050 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 39.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Edgewater
| People | Edgewater | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.7% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 49.6% | — |
| Work from home | 30.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 38.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in Edgewater
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewater since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1970 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Bergen County since 1996
Bergen County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Bergen County had 438,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Edgewater itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Edgewater
164 public schools with 68,447 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,959 | 13.6 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 (charter) | K-11 | 1,330 | — |
| PS 122 MAMIE FAY | PK-8 | 1,146 | 16.4 |
| KIPP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 1,119 | 6.9 |
| IS 141 STEINWAY (THE) | 6-8 | 1,008 | 12.9 |
| LEADERS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 980 | 8.8 |
| FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II (charter) | K-8 | 894 | 25.5 |
| LEGACY COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | 6-12 | 808 | 12.1 |
| ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL -SOUTH BRONX (charter) | PK-6 | 774 | — |
| PS 195 | PK-5 | 762 | 13.1 |
| BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-10 | 750 | — |
| ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 731 | 20.3 |
Towns near Edgewater
- Cliffside Park, NJ0.8 mi · 25,693 people · home $588,200
- Fairview, NJ1.5 mi · 15,025 people · home $511,400
- Fort Lee, NJ1.8 mi · 40,191 people · home $448,000
- Palisades Park, NJ2.0 mi · 20,292 people · home $719,600
- Ridgefield, NJ2.2 mi · 11,501 people · home $646,200
- Guttenberg, NJ2.7 mi · 12,017 people · home $379,000
- Leonia, NJ2.8 mi · 9,304 people · home $672,900
- Ridgefield Park, NJ3.2 mi · 13,224 people · home $496,700
Edgewater questions
Is Edgewater, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Edgewater scores better for retirees than 64% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 13%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Edgewater?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgewater is valued at $715,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,050, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $2,579 a month.
What is the weather like in Edgewater?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 29.8 inches of snow.
Does Edgewater get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Edgewater since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)