Population 4,974 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Edgewood: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Edgewood
Household size in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Edgewood average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the New Haven area as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Edgewood is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Edgewood (18.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Edgewood
Renters in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Edgewood: 85.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of New Haven's 17 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Edgewood is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Edgewood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1942, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other New Haven neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,098 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,142 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,196 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,508 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$411 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Edgewood costs $1,508 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Edgewood
Bachelor's degrees in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Edgewood than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Edgewood is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Compared with other New Haven neighborhoods, Edgewood has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Edgewood
| Period | Edgewood | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Edgewood: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Edgewood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | 2.67 | 31.9 | 18.9% | 85.0% | 9.1% | 1942 | $1,508 | 28.4% | 93.9% | 10.4% |
| Beaver Hills | 2.86 | 32.1 | 16.4% | 60.4% | 5.1% | 1946 | $1,333 | 37.1% | 86.4% | 13.0% |
| West River | 2.49 | 34.2 | 22.5% | 84.5% | 12.3% | 1954 | $1,308 | 11.1% | 77.9% | 8.5% |
| Dwight | 1.72 | 26.0 | 16.4% | 97.5% | 14.6% | 1964 | $1,400 | 46.1% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Dixwell | 2.27 | 28.8 | 17.0% | 84.0% | 18.6% | 1957 | $1,292 | 39.1% | 88.9% | 11.7% |
| Westville | 2.27 | 38.0 | 10.0% | 45.1% | 3.5% | 1950 | $1,695 | 69.3% | 98.1% | 6.4% |
| Downtown New Haven | 1.72 | 24.5 | 4.0% | 94.7% | 18.2% | 1952 | $1,824 | 75.8% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| Newhallville | 3.17 | 28.8 | 37.4% | 74.1% | 13.4% | 1947 | $1,474 | 24.5% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| West Rock | 5.19 | 24.5 | 54.2% | 84.0% | 26.2% | 1984 | $1,035 | 30.3% | 73.7% | 15.1% |
| Prospect Hill | 1.98 | 29.5 | 7.1% | 79.5% | 7.4% | 1942 | $1,717 | 81.9% | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| Hill | 2.67 | 34.0 | 24.5% | 73.0% | 9.4% | 1953 | $1,401 | 20.0% | 75.3% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Northside, Pueblo, CO · Lower Village District, Claremont, NH · Lynn Lane, Tulsa, OK · Manton, Providence, RI · Mayfield, Wilmington, DE · Milkhouse, Mobile, AL · Mt Ivy, Pomona, NY · North Highland, Arlington, VA · Northdale, Coon Rapids, MN · Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Edgewood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.