Edgington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
453 Population 449/sq mi density
$97,594 Median Income $29,448 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $201,417 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$97,594 median income, 4.2% 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

Edgington, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,594
30% above
$29,448 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $201,417
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
12.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Edgington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edgington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
67%
Rent
66%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edgington residents earn a median household income of $97,594 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,448. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edgington is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,417. Median rent is $773/month, with 12.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

6.5% of adults in Edgington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edgington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population453
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,594
Per Capita$29,448
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$773
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$201,417
Housing Units148
Rent Burden12.8%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation781 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgington was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.