At a Glance
Median Income
$50,046
$26,491 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
Zillow: $158,214
Median Rent
$875/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
691/100K
4,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edwardsville residents earn a median household income of $50,046 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,491. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edwardsville is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,214. Median rent is $875/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Edwardsville reports 691 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,148/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Edwardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edwardsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,917
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density4,132/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,046
Per Capita$26,491
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$875
Ownership47.0%
Zillow$158,214
Housing Units2,441
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent691/100K
Property4,148/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault629/100K
Burglary440/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Edwardsville was founded in 1884.
The median home in Edwardsville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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