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Edgewater, MD Utility & Living Guide

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Last updated: June 26, 2026

Total Utilities$350/mo

1BR Rent$1400/mo

Sales Tax6%

COL Index110 (+10% above national average)

Family Score7/10

Median Home$380,000

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$140/mo

BGE

🔥 Gas

$60/mo

BGE

💧 Water

$50/mo

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works

🗑️ Garbage

$30/mo

Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works

📶 Internet

$70/mo

Combined Average Overhead$350/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom	$1400/mo
2 Bedrooms	$1800/mo
3 Bedrooms	$2400/mo
Median Home Price	$380,000
Property Tax Rate	1.04%
Avg Childcare/mo	$1200

The housing market in Edgewater is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes. Waterfront properties are highly sought after, and prices reflect the area’s desirable location. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

110

US national avg = 100

vs National Avg

+10% above national average

Groceries

105

Transportation

102

Healthcare

105

Childcare/mo

$1200

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax	6%
Property Tax Rate	1.04%
<p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p>

Maryland has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 4.75% to 5.75%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score

7/10

Safety Index

Higher = safer

School Rating

7.5/10

GreatSchools avg

Avg Childcare

$1200/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend

+5% (growing)

Political Climate

Purple description, with a mix of Democratic and Republican voters

Business Momentum

High, with key industries in tech, healthcare, and education

Top Local Concerns

Traffic, education, public safety

🚌 Transit for Families

The public transit system in Edgewater is limited, but the area is relatively stroller-friendly, with wide sidewalks and accessible parks

🎡 Top Kid Attractions

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Quiet Waters Park
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Sandy Point State Park
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Chesapeake Children's Museum

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The areas around Quiet Waters Park and the South River are popular with families, offering a mix of older and newer homes, and easy access to outdoor recreation. The Mayo Peninsula is also a desirable area, with waterfront properties and a strong sense of community.

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📊 Edgewater — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Utility costs in Edgewater tend to be higher in the summer, due to air conditioning usage, and lower in the winter, when heating costs are relatively mild. However, the area's mild climate means that extreme temperature fluctuations are rare.