Living in Edwardsville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwardsville · Census data 2020–2024
Edwardsville has 26,474 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $86,721 (4% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $299,800, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Edwardsville at a glance
- Population
- 26,474
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,721State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $299,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Edwardsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edwardsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edwardsville the median home value is $299,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,040 a month in housing costs.
Edwardsville median household income
The median household income in Edwardsville is $86,721 and the income per person is $48,734. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Edwardsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,609
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.38
Edwardsville demographics
- Population
- 26,474
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 9,828
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwardsville ›
Education in Edwardsville
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Edwardsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwardsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Edwardsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | 26,474 | $86,721 | $299,800 | $1,306 |
| Glen Carbon | 13,977 | $97,168 | $282,000 | $1,097 |
| Roxana | 1,556 | $64,516 | $95,400 | $975 |
| South Roxana | 2,181 | $60,214 | $88,700 | $856 |
| Maryville | 8,316 | $100,670 | $261,800 | $1,145 |
| Mitchell | 1,092 | $60,450 | $110,500 | — |
| Hartford | 1,334 | $41,092 | $66,100 | $984 |
| Pontoon Beach | 6,025 | $62,861 | $145,100 | $1,277 |
| Troy | 11,647 | $112,434 | $268,000 | $1,116 |
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What is the median household income in Edwardsville, IL?
The median household income in Edwardsville is $86,721, 4% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edwardsville?
The median home value in Edwardsville is $299,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Edwardsville?
The median gross rent in Edwardsville is $1,306 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Edwardsville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Edwardsville?
The median age in Edwardsville is 31.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Edwardsville?
The average commute to work in Edwardsville is 23 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwardsville?
The unemployment rate in Edwardsville is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwardsville?
52.6% of adults in Edwardsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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