At a Glance
Median Income
$76,847
$31,082 per capita
Home Value
$165,700
Zillow: $293,726
Median Rent
$984/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
488/100K
2,486/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
3.2 / 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 $76,847 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,082. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwardsville is $165,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,726. Median rent is $984/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Edwardsville reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,486/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Edwardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwardsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,721
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,847
Per Capita$31,082
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,700
Rent$984
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$293,726
Housing Units1,927
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent488/100K
Property2,486/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary355/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Edwardsville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.