Edgington, IL

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
453 Population 449/sq mi density
$97,594 Median Income $29,448 per capita
$187,500 Home Value
$773 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,594 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $773/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,594
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $187,500
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $773
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Edgington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population453
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,594
Per Capita$29,448
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,607M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$773
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation781 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.1%
Libraries11

Is Edgington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Edgington has a population of 453 with a density of 449 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

453
Total Population
449
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.7%
Female 41.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Edgington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edgington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edgington is $97,594, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Edgington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,594
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,448
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$65,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,880
County GDP$12,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants375
Healthcare405
Retail411
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.0 min
Drive Alone95.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Edgington is $187,500, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $773 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,500
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$773
34% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,655
90% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%
In Edgington, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edgington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities405

Crime Rates: Edgington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Edgington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates41.3869°N, 90.7637°W
County FIPS17161
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.6-point margin. 65.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%
D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density449/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.1%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities405
Restaurants375
Retail Stores411

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.0 min
Drive Alone95.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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