Edgewater, Maryland
Edgewater is a community of 8,519 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Edgewater
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 50 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Annapolis National Cemetery, Gresham, Londontowne Marina and Loch Haven Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Edgewater
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edgewater
Edgewater is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,023 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Edgewater, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
River Deck
Scenic view · 0.6 mi
View of the South River
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
Museums and landmarks11
Annapolis National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Gresham
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House near Edgewater, Maryland
London Town Publik House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
Oliver's Gift
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Log canoe
Primrose Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
South River Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Summer Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
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Wiley H. Bates High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
High school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Historic London Town and Gardens
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Museum · 3.7 mi
Environmental research and educational facility operated by the Smithsonian Institution
William Brown House
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
837 Londontown Road, Edgewater
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Quiet Waters Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Annapolis, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes50
All American Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
139 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater
11:30-22:00
Bayside Bull
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.6 mi
108 Central Avenue West, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Chad's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.8 mi
158 Central Avenue West, Edgewater
We,Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood, American, Regional · 0.6 mi
48 South River Road South, Edgewater
11:00-01:00
Happy House Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
129 Mayo Road, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 0.7 mi
3072 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
M Thai Kitchen
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
181 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Naval Bagels
Restaurant · Bagel · 0.8 mi
3139 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
3257 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 13:00-22:30; Su 13:00-21:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
3222 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
38 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
All Hallows Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
65 Tarragon Lane
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare5
Map of Edgewater
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 70°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Police Brks (4 mi away), rain and snow from Birdsville 0.2 Wsw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Airport (ANP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Annapolis Neck 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Annapolis 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Parole 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Crownsville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Arnold 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Crofton 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Cape St. Claire 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Arden on the Severn 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Bowie 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Severna Park 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2020-06-21 14 05 13 View north along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) just south of Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-18 10 35 11 View east along Maryland State Route 553 (South River Road) at Slama Road in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 09 56 12 View south along Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) at Virginia Avenue in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 15 45 30 View south along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) just south of Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-18 10 41 07 View south along Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) at Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-05-21 16 14 33 View north along Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) just south of Maryland State Route 253 (Mayo Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 15 36 58 View east along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) at Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 13 55 08 View up through a dense canopy of American Beech trees along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 13 55 43 View up through a dense canopy of American Beech trees along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 13 56 48 View up through a dense canopy of American Beech trees along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 13 57 21 View up through a dense canopy of American Beech trees along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 13 53 10 View west along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) just east of Noblewood Road in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Annapolis National Cemetery, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Public domain
- PRIMROSE HILL, ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- All Hallows Church Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- South River Club Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Summerhill House front, Gillian Nolan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bates High School Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Londontown Public House Park, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 3.0
- London Town Publik House MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- London Town Publik House MD4, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- London Town Publik House MD5, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- London Town Publik House MD3, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- London Town Publik House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Brown House East Facade Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- William Brown House North Facade Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 2016-08-18 10 29 45 View east along Maryland State Route 553 (Old South River Road) at Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Parole, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-18 10 32 19 View west along Maryland State Route 553 (Old South River Road) at Maryland State Route 2 (Solomons Island Road) in Annapolis Neck, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Michael Potter (43832998182), NIH History Office from Bethesda, Public domain
- 2016-08-18 11 40 27 View west along Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) at Maryland State Route 468 (Muddy Creek Road) in Mayo, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-19 08 27 11 View south along Maryland State Route 468 (Muddy Creek Road) at Maryland State Route 214 (Central Avenue) in Collison Corner, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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