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Living in Edgerton, MO
Explore Edgerton and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Edgerton at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population518
Median Household Income$78,393
Median Home Value$212,100
Median Gross Rent$642
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home17.3%
Homeownership76.3%
Housing Vacancy2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Edgerton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Edgerton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Edgerton
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$212,100
Median Gross Rent$642
Homeownership76.3%
Housing Vacancy2.8%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Edgerton, MO
Median Household Income$78,393
Unemployment5.6%
Work From Home17.3%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Edgerton and how households are structured
Population518
Median Age39.8
Average Household Size2.5
Edgerton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Edgerton
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Edgerton point to hot summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High86.5°F
Average Winter Low16.3°F
Annual Rainfall40.0 in.
Annual Snowfall18.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Edgerton
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Edgerton is located in Platte County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Platte County.
County Intelligence
Edgerton & Platte County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Edgerton is located in Platte County, Missouri.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Edgerton.
Current NarrowTheList data for Edgerton shows a population of about 518. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Platte County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Edgerton.
For someone considering a move to Edgerton, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.