What are the schools like in Edgington, IL?

School district data for Edgington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Edgington?

The median household income in Edgington, IL is $93,385 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Edgington, IL?

Edgington has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

Edgington, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edgington, IL affordable or expensive?

Edgington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edgington is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,000 and the median rent is $784 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edgington, IL?

Edgington has a violent crime rate of 324.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2292.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Edgington is a small town of 415 in Illinois, with a median household income of $93,385 . Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Edgington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edgington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edgington 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: 89.3

Edgington's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edgington costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edgington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$784	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,385	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Edgington's violent crime rate is 324.9 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

324.9 /100k

Property Crime

2292.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Edgington, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgington sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgington, IL
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Edgington, IL	National Avg
Population	415	—
Median Age	29.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Andalusia, IL 4 mi Taylor Ridge, IL 5 mi Buffalo, IA 5 mi Buffalo Prairie, IL 5 mi Hamlet, IL 5 mi

Edgington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgington, IL affordable or expensive?

Edgington's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edgington roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,000 and median rent is $784/month.

What is the crime rate in Edgington, IL?

Edgington's violent crime rate is 324.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2292.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Edgington, IL a good place to live?

Edgington, IL has a population of 415, a median household income of $93,385, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Edgington?

Edgington averages 30.7°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Edgington?

The population of Edgington, Illinois is 415 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgington?

Key numbers for living in Edgington: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $195,000, median household income $93,385, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.