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Edwardsville is a small town of 225 in Alabama, with a median household income of $74,688
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edwardsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edwardsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edwardsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Edwardsville's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edwardsville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edwardsville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$830
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edwardsville's violent crime rate is 127.4 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.4 /100k
Property Crime
1334.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edwardsville is served primarily by Cleburne County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edwardsville, AL
National Avg
School District
Cleburne County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edwardsville sees average highs of 53.3°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Edwardsville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edwardsville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,500 and median rent is $830/month.
Edwardsville's violent crime rate is 127.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1334.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edwardsville are operated by Cleburne County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edwardsville, AL has a population of 225, a median household income of $74,688, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Edwardsville averages 53.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edwardsville, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 36262, 36269.
The population of Edwardsville, Alabama is 225 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edwardsville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,500, median household income $74,688, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edwardsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
