Edwardsville, Illinois
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 12% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for property tax rate
Edwardsville is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 27,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, park & nature access, and violent crime. It rates lower on air quality and property tax rate.
Official websitecityofedwardsville.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in2.6 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 51% of US places
Home Value$277k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 31% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.99%better than 10% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.25%better than 20% of US places
Unemployment6.3%better than 29% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.9 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.8 inbetter than 59% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 20% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.7better than 27% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 12% of US places
School Quality47.5better than 31% of US places
Violent Crime330/100kbetter than 75% of US places
Property Crime780/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Community
Population26,62295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.3%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.9%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 62% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 73% of US places
Airport Distance21 mibetter than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.0%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby45.83better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edwardsville an affordable place to live?
- Edwardsville is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 51% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Edwardsville?
- The median home value in Edwardsville is $277k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Edwardsville?
- Median household income in Edwardsville is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Edwardsville?
- Median gross rent in Edwardsville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Edwardsville safe?
- Edwardsville is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 330/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 780/100k.
- What is the weather like in Edwardsville?
- Edwardsville averages 79°F in July and 33°F in January, with 45.9 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Edwardsville?
- Public-school quality in Edwardsville is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Edwardsville?
- The average one-way commute in Edwardsville is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)