Edgewater, Maryland

Edgewater is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,023 at the 2010 census.[1]

Edgewater, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location within the U.S. state of Maryland
Edgewater, Maryland (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°56′14″N 76°33′30″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Anne Arundel
Area
 • Total3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2)
 • Land3.0 sq mi (7.7 km2)
 • Water0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,023
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21037
Area code(s)410
FIPS code24-25050
GNIS feature ID2583612

Geography

Edgewater is a suburb located southwest of Annapolis on the south side of the tidal South River. It is bordered by Mayo to the east, Riva to the west, and Lothian to the south. To the north, across the South River, are the communities of Parole and Annapolis Neck.

Edgewater is often considered a suburb of Annapolis due to its proximity and development in the area. The area is steadily increasing with retail and residential development. Edgewater is part of the southern portion of Anne Arundel County. Londontown, Southdown, South River Colony, Glebe Heights, Gingerville and Edgewater Beach are some of the neighborhoods found in Edgewater.

Transportation

Maryland Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) is the main north-south road through the community lined with businesses and residential developments, leading north across the South River Bridge to Annapolis and south to Prince Frederick and beyond. Maryland Route 214 (Central Avenue) intersects MD 2 and forms the southern boundary of the CDP leading east to the communities of Beverly Beach and Mayo. Maryland Route 253 (Mayo Road) curves through the center of the CDP in the Londontown neighborhood connecting Routes 2 and 214.

Lee Airport is a general aviation airport in Edgewater.

Education

Edgewater is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

These schools serve the Edgewater area:

References
  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Edgewater CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2013.


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