Living in Edwardsville, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edwardsville · Census data 2020–2024
Edwardsville has 4,724 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $72,611 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $216,400, the median rent is $1,053/month.
Edwardsville at a glance
- Population
- 4,724
- Median age
- 38.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $72,611State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $216,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,053/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Edwardsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Edwardsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edwardsville the median home value is $216,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,700 a month in housing costs.
Edwardsville median household income
The median household income in Edwardsville is $72,611 and the income per person is $30,543. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Edwardsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,875
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.68
Edwardsville demographics
- Population
- 4,724
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,692
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edwardsville ›
Education in Edwardsville
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Edwardsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edwardsville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Edwardsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville | 4,724 | $72,611 | $216,400 | $1,053 |
| Bonner Springs | 7,839 | $83,218 | $247,200 | $1,165 |
| Lake Quivira | 940 | $177,917 | $817,900 | — |
| Shawnee | 68,542 | $109,940 | $359,700 | $1,322 |
| Kansas City | 155,135 | $62,401 | $167,400 | $1,123 |
| Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | $349,900 | $1,257 |
| Lenexa | 58,384 | $103,239 | $394,900 | $1,454 |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
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What is the median household income in Edwardsville, KS?
The median household income in Edwardsville is $72,611, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $216,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Edwardsville?
The median gross rent in Edwardsville is $1,053 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Edwardsville, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Edwardsville?
The median age in Edwardsville is 38.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Edwardsville?
The average commute to work in Edwardsville is 19 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edwardsville?
The unemployment rate in Edwardsville is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edwardsville?
19.2% 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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