At a Glance
Median Income
$92,671
$48,313 per capita
Home Value
$286,700
Zillow: $320,541
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Edwardsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edwardsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edwardsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edwardsville residents earn a median household income of $92,671 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,313. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwardsville is $286,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,541. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 29.6% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Edwardsville reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 771/100K. The murder rate is 12.0/100K.
Education
54.3% of adults in Edwardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwardsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,543
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,671
Per Capita$48,313
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,700
Rent$1,231
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$320,541
Housing Units10,096
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property771/100K
Murder12.0/100K
Assault52/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation578 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Edwardsville was founded in 1818.
The median home in Edwardsville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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