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Edgewater, FL
Edgewater · Miami-Dade County · FL 33132
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Edgewater, Miami
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Verdict
$536K
Median Price
9/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
9 min
to Miami, FL
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
9/100
WYLT Score52/100
Our Take
Edgewater is a lively, diverse neighborhood with a solid median income and a short commute to downtown Miami. However, the area is car‑dependent, expensive for buyers and renters, and sits in a high‑risk flood zone that will add insurance costs and potential future displacement concerns.
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The Good
- ✓Median household income ($101k) is above city average
- ✓Short 9‑minute drive to downtown Miami
- ✓High percentage of residents with bachelor’s degrees (51%)
- ✓Good selection of charter and specialized schools
Real Talk
- !Home prices (~$536k) are high relative to income; buying is a stretch for most
- !Median rent ($2,373) is also on the upper side for the region
- !Walk score 9 indicates you’ll need a car for most errands
- !The area is in flood zone AE – high risk of flooding and higher insurance costs
- $Flood insurance premiums
- $Higher car insurance due to traffic and parking needs
- $Property tax rates are above the county average
Best For
Young professionals commuting to MiamiCollege students and recent gradsPeople who value cultural diversityThose who can afford higher rents and prefer a vibrant urban feel
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Edgewater, FL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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