Edgewater is a small city located in Volusia county making up part of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach metropolitan area. It has a total area of 22.6 square miles of which 22.2 square miles is land. Mostly consisting of suburban neighbourhoods and local business, Edgewater is a quiet community attracting a lot of retirees.

Population:

• Population: 23,636
• Population Change (2010 – 2020): Approximately 10% Increase
• Married Population (2023): 60%
• Median Age (2023): 54
• Homeowners and Renters (2023):
  • Homeowners: 89%
  • Renters: 11%
• Poverty Rate (2022): 10.4% compared to the US national average of 11.5%

Demographics (2022):

• White Non-Hispanic: 87.7%
• White Hispanic: 3.27%
• Multiracial Non-Hispanic: 2.32%

Cost of Living:

• Cost of Living compared to the US national average (2023): Approximately the same
• Cost of Food compared to the US national average (2023): Approximately the same
• Cost of Housing compared to the Florida average (2023): Lower
• Cost of Transportation compared to the US national average (2023): Approximately the same
• Cost of Utilities compared to the US national average (2023): Approximately the same
• Cost of Healthcare compared to the US national average (2023): 6% Lower

Political Affiliation based on the 2024 election results (Volusia County ):

• Republicans: 60.23%
• Democrat: 38.55%
• Other: 1.22%

Property Tax Rate (2023):

• 0.92% of a property’s assessed fair market value

Largest Industry

• Health Care / Accommodation and Food

Noteworthy Industries

• Edgewater has the largest industrial park in Volusia County. It is home to some of the most internationally recognized manufacturers such as Boston Whaler, Brunswick, and Edgewater Power Boats.

Other Information

• Coastal: No
• Temperature:
• Average High 78.35°F
• Average Low 66.38°F

Notable Neighborhoods –

• South Waterfront Park: A residential community with reasonable prices tucked away east of US 1 and bordering the Indian River. Homes are ranch style and contemporary style single-family homes built between 1973 – 2021. Canals lead out to the Indian River.

Fun Facts:

• Winter, The bottlenose dolphin whose story featured in the movie Dolphin Tale was rescued from Mosquito Lagoon in 2005.

Location and Amenities:

• Locations and Commute:
• I – 95: 23 min (22.7 miles)
• Daytona International Airport: 28 min (25 miles)
• Orlando International Airport: 1 hr 1 min (68.5 miles)
• Advent Health Medical Centre (New Smyrna Beach): 6 min (3 miles)
• Halifax Health Medical Centre Hospital (Port Orange, a Top 50 US hospital for cardiovascular care): 29 min (25.5 miles)
• Daytona Beach: 27 min (17.8 miles)
• Orlando: 1 hr 2 min (59 miles)
• Port Canaveral (the largest cruise ship port in the world): 54 min (57.4 miles)
• Daytona State College: 31 min (19.5 miles)
• University of Central Florida (Orlando): 58 min (52.9 miles)
• Volusia Mall: 28 min (25 miles)
• Indian River: The east side of the city is found along the shores of the Indian River, where you can find walking trails, nature preserves, and activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
• Mosquito Lagoon: Considered the “Redfish Capital of the World” due to its year-round population of redfish, making it a popular destination for fishing.

Short Term Rental Regulations:

 

**All short term rental operations in Florida must obtain a business license from the
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ( DBPR ) and a Florida
Department of Revenue Certificate of Sales and Use.

 

Restrictions:

• As per the latest information available Dec. 2022, short term rental of less than 30 days are not permitted in residential zones.
• For details and updates visit – volusia.org