Deltona Daytona metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Edgewater, FL
About Edgewater
Edgewater (~23,113 residents, 2020 Census; ~25,062 estimated 2026, per worldpopulationreview.com, read September 24, 2026) is an Intracoastal waterfront city on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon, just south of New Smyrna Beach. Founded in 1871 as Hawks Park by Dr. John Milton Hawks and incorporated in 1924, its name reflects its location on the edge of the Indian River. Known as "The Hospitality City," it offers boating, fishing, and birdwatching along one of the country's most biodiverse estuaries, with easy access to the beaches of New Smyrna Beach.
Home prices in Edgewater
Home prices in Edgewater vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Edgewater
- Menard-May Park on Riverside Drive
- Indian River Lagoon Park
- Florida Shores Park
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
- Edgewater River Park
Commuting from Edgewater
- Approximate drive to central Daytona Beach: 25–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, via I-95/US-1).
Edgewater FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Edgewater, FL?
Home prices in Edgewater vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Edgewater, FL?
Approximate drive to central Daytona Beach: 25–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, via I-95/US-1).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.