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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Delilah H.

Best coffee shops in Edwardsville?

Military spouse here. Median household income is $92,671, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Oliver Lopez

Job market in Edwardsville for tech?

Hey folks, Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Dominic Reed

Should I move to Edwardsville or stay in Nashville?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Edwardsville sits at 63.9 per 100K. With a population of 26,543, Edwardsville is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? The school sys...

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Allison S.

Moving to Edwardsville -what should I know?

Rent is about $1,231/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $286,700, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in n...

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Oliver Lopez

How is Edwardsville for outdoor activities?

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $286,700, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, bu...

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Allison S.

Just moved to Edwardsville, any tips?

Hi all, With a population of 26,543, Edwardsville is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the righ...

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Jack Morgan

Moving from Pittsburgh to Edwardsville next month

Curious what people think. My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 26,543 people. With a population of 26,543, Edwardsville is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Logan F.

Honest thoughts on life in Edwardsville

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2020. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $92,671, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,231/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Charlotte Murphy

How are the schools in Edwardsville?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Edwardsville sits at 63.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $92,671 in Edwardsville. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $...

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Delilah H.

Pros and cons of Edwardsville after 5 years

Median household income is $92,671, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Delilah H.

Planning a move to Edwardsville -neighborhoods?

OK so We have two kids and Median household income is $92,671, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene h...

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coastal_ezekiel32

Is Edwardsville walkable?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Edwardsville sits at 63.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $92,671 in Edwardsville. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Jack Morgan

Things Edwardsville needs to improve

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,543 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Edwardsville? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-depe...

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Delilah H.

Is Edwardsville worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property ta...

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Clara Patel

Moving to Edwardsville with kids -good idea?

Random thought, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

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Elijah Davis

Healthcare options in Edwardsville?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $286,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,543 people. You can expect to pay around $1,231 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Lillian Ortiz

Living in Edwardsville -the reality

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $286,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $92,671 in Edwardsville. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Logan F.

Biggest downsides of living in Edwardsville?

Hey, Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $286,700, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $286,700 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fas...

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