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Edgewater, Colorado

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

4,932
Population
$636,900
Median home value (all homes)
110% above U.S. median
$583,836
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,652/mo
Median rent
23% above U.S. median
$76,591
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
27.6 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
63.6%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 134 — 34% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing128% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities17% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates46.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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