Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Edgington is a small town in Illinois with a population of 453. Residents earn $97,594 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Edgington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Edgington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgington is $97,594, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Edgington is $187,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Edgington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,594 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,448 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $187,500 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3869°N, 90.7637°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.1% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |