What are the schools like in Edwardsville, IL?

Edwardsville is served primarily by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Edwardsville?

The median household income in Edwardsville, IL is $87,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Edwardsville, IL?

Edwardsville has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Edwardsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Edwardsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edwardsville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $277,000 and the median rent is $1,123 per month.

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

Edwardsville has a violent crime rate of 30.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 682.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edwardsville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Edwardsville is a small city of 26,622 in Illinois, with a median household income of $87,094 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Edwardsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 96.3

Edwardsville's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edwardsville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Edwardsville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$277,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,123	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Edwardsville's violent crime rate is 30.0 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.0 /100k

Property Crime

682.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Edwardsville is served primarily by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Edwardsville, IL	National Avg
School District	Edwardsville CUSD 7	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edwardsville sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edwardsville, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Edwardsville, IL	National Avg
Population	26,622	—
Median Age	30.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glen Carbon, IL 3 mi South Roxana, IL 4 mi Roxana, IL 4 mi Maryville, IL 5 mi Mitchell, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

62025 62026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwardsville, IL affordable or expensive?

Edwardsville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Edwardsville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $277,000 and median rent is $1,123/month.

What is the crime rate in Edwardsville, IL?

Edwardsville's violent crime rate is 30.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 682.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edwardsville?

Public schools in Edwardsville are operated by Edwardsville CUSD 7. The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edwardsville, IL a good place to live?

Edwardsville, IL has a population of 26,622, a median household income of $87,094, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Edwardsville?

Edwardsville averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edwardsville?

Edwardsville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62025, 62026.

What is the population of Edwardsville?

The population of Edwardsville, Illinois is 26,622 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edwardsville?

Key numbers for living in Edwardsville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $277,000, median household income $87,094, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.