Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Edwardsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,917. Residents earn $50,046 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edwardsville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Edwardsville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Edwardsville is $50,046, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Edwardsville is $114,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 691 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,148 per 100,000, 112% above the national average.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Edwardsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,046 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,726 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,474 |
| County GDP | $20,580M |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Healthcare | 993 |
| Retail | 1,145 |
| Manufacturing | 299 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.32% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $114,200 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,214 |
| Median List Price | $204,500 |
| Median List Price | $204,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $113 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.8% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.32% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,192/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Total Violent | 691.4/100K |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.0/100K |
| Robbery | 41.9/100K |
| Assault | 628.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,148.3/100K |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 440.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,666.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.9/100K |
| Arson | 41.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2602°N, 75.9099°W |
| County FIPS | 42079 |
Winner: Republican by 19.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Retail Stores | 1,145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |