Edwardsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
26,543 Population 1,326/sq mi density
$92,671 Median Income $48,313 per capita
$286,700 Home Value $329,725 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
30 Violent Crime/100K 686 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,671 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Edwardsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,671
23% above
$48,313 per capita
Home Value
$286,700
2% above
Zillow: $329,725
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
6% above
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
61% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
123%
Home Value
102%
Rent
106%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
161%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edwardsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 4.7% (31% above 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 $329,725. 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 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 686/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population26,543
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,671
Per Capita$48,313
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,700
Rent$1,231
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$329,725
Housing Units10,096
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property686/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary176/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI49 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.