Quick facts
| Edgewood | vs Orange County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,845 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 5.8% | -1.1 pts | -3.1 pts |
| Median home value | $501,800 | 29% higher | 40% higher |
| Median gross rent | $1,487 | 16% lower | 11% lower |
| Median household income | $81,481 | 2% higher | 9% higher |
| Owner occupied homes | 76.9% | +20.1 pts | +9.3 pts |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Edgewood
Edgewood is a small city in Orange County, part of the Orlando metro area, where about a fifth of its land area is water.
Edgewood is a city with its own government, located in Orange County.
Known for: Lakes make up about 0.3 of the 1.5 square miles of city area; Settled around 1873 to 1881
How it has grown: Incorporated as a town on April 24, 1924, and reincorporated as a city in 1973. The 2020 Census counted 2,685 residents. Source: Wikipedia, Edgewood, Florida, accessed October 29, 2026.
Next to the rest of Orange County, more homes are owner occupied (76.9% vs 56.8%); the median value of $501,800 is above the county's $390,100; the Census median rent is $1,487, below the county's $1,775 and it grew slower than the county since 2020 (5.8% vs 6.9%).
Cities with similar prices and rents: Cocoa Beach ($503,200, $1,569), Belle Isle ($526,600, $1,452), Flagler Beach ($557,600, $1,462).
Growth and housing
Population went from 2,690 in 2020 to 2,845 in 2025 (5.8%), versus 6.9% for Orange County.
The housing mix is 0% detached houses and 0% larger buildings.
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $3,610 a year |
Buying a home in Edgewood
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $541,287 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $501,800 |
Homes cost 6.2 times median household income here (Orange County 4.9, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: the most common loan in Orange County.
- FHA: the Edgewood median of $501,800 fits under the $541,287 limit.
Investing in Edgewood
Long term rentals
| Edgewood | vs Orange County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 23.1% | -20.1 pts |
Short term rentals
Vacation home share is below the county (0% vs 2.4%), so nightly demand here is thinner.
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Check the address against local zoning and the HOA documents first. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 0% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 0% |
| Manufactured homes | 0% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.