Livability Score

90
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Sgt. Pepper's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Goshen Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Scooters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teaspoon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand
Theatre Arts
1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
Museum
The Wildley Theatre
Theatre Arts
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Museum
Route 66 Museum and Interpretative Center
Museum
Madison County Historical Museum
Museum
AMC
Cinema
Edwardsville Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Katherine Dunham Hall
Theatre Arts
James F Metcalf Student Experimental Theater
Theatre Arts
Art and Design West
Art Gallery
Ralph Korte Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (41) A-
Global Brews
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Stagger Inn Again
Bar
Annie's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Back Bar
Bar
SOURCE Juicery
Fast Food
Yummy Donut Palace
Fast Food
Corner Tavern
Bar
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Northside Dairy Haven
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Vive Yoga Studio
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
GOSHEN BUTCHER SHOP
Butcher
Green Earth Grocery
Health Food
Joe's Market Basket
Grocery Store
Dierbergs
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (45) A+
Edwardsville City Park
Park
Hotz Park
Park
City Plaza
Park
Leon Corlew Park
Park
Leclaire Sports Park
Park
Children's Museum Playground
Playground
Lusk Park
Park
Sketch Park
Park
Sam Vadalabene Field
Park
Sam Vadalabene Field
Park
Leclaire Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Hoppe Park
Park
Watershed Nature Center
Park
Joe Glik Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Edwardsville Township
Playground
JSC Boundless Playground
Playground
Township Park
Park
SIUE Gardens
Park
Stratton Quadrangle
Park
Plummer Family Park
Park
Greenspace East Park
Park
Greenspace North Park
Park
Glen Carbon Village Hall Park
Park
Shops (46) A+
Afterwards Books
Books
KingCity Liquor
Convenience Store
Larry's Hair and Skin Care
Beauty
Pedego Electric Bikes
Bicycle
Natural Nails
Beauty
Blow It Out on Main
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Doll Corner
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Vintage 71
Furniture
The Bike Factory
Bicycle
BJ's Printables, Inc.
Clothing
Innovative Sport's Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
Edwardsville Vision Care
Optician
Hair Saloon for Men
Hairdresser
Shiny Nails
Beauty
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Hudson Jewlers
Fashion
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Old Navy
Clothing
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Books-A-Million
Books
Beauty Brands
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Edwardsville.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
MCT
Bus Stop
Madison County Transit Center
Bus Station
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Edwardsville is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Edwardsville crime rates are 844 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
780 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
64 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in Edwardsville is $75,271 - which is 27% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$75,271 B
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Edwardsville Police Department
Police
Edwardsville Police Department
Police
Edwardsville Fire Station
Fire Station
Edwardsville Fire Department
Fire Station
Madison County Sheriff
Police
Hite Family Dentistry
Dentist
Edwardsville Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Dierbergs Pharmacy Drive Through
Pharmacy
Bauer Hite Orthodontic Specialists
Dentist
BJC Outpatient Center
Clinic
HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care
Clinic
Glen Carbon Fire Station 2
Fire Station
SIUE Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Arch View Family Dentist
Dentist
Gateway Urgent Care
Clinic
Glen Carbon Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Edwardsville home prices are $238,000 - which is 36% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$238,000 A
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A-

The Edwardsville graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
St Boniface Catholic School
Columbus Elem School
Trinity Lutheran School
Lincoln Middle School
Woodland Elementary School
Leclaire Elem School
N O Nelson Elem School
St Marys School
Madison Co Detention Center
Goshen Elementary
Liberty Middle School
High Schools (4) F
Madison Co Detention Center
Metro-East Lutheran High School
Edwardsville High School
District 7 Alternative School
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ratings A+

Edwardsville has an overall rating of 95% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Edwardsville Area Facts

  • Edwardsville has a Livability Score of 90/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Edwardsville crime rates are 57% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Edwardsville is 6% higher than the Illinois average

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Edwardsville, IL a Beautiful Place with a Rich History 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Edwardsville, IL is a beautiful place. We have many parks. We have an industrial town that was merged with us, making our city even larger than it originally was.

Edwardsville is named after the first governor of Illinois. Abraham Lincoln found his way to Edwardsville ...Read More during his days an attorney. We are proud of our historic roots. We are the county seat of Madison County, Illinois.

Edwardsville, IL is one of the oldest cities in the state of Illinois. We were founded as a town before the territory became a state. There is so much to do in Edwardsville. We have two high schools and many other schools that serve our children.

Edwardsville, IL has a diverse population. Many of the residents who call Edwardsville home love to interact with each other. There is a large population for Edwardsville. We have built our city on trust and loyalty. Many who live here have called it home for a lifetime. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Edwardsville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Edwardsville City Park
      Hotz Park
      City Plaza
      Leon Corlew Park
      Leclaire Sports Park
      Children's Museum Playground
      Lusk Park
      Sketch Park

      Entertainment

      Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand
      1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
      The Wildley Theatre
      Edwardsville Children's Museum
      Route 66 Museum and Interpretative Center
      Madison County Historical Museum
      AMC
      Edwardsville Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Global Brews
      Domino's
      Stagger Inn Again
      Annie's Frozen Custard
      Jack in the Box
      Dairy Queen
      The Back Bar
      SOURCE Juicery

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Edwardsville? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Edwardsville.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Edwardsville? The cost of living in Edwardsville is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.
      Edwardsville
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Edwardsville? Edwardsville crime rates are 844, which are 57% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      844 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 119

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      51%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Edwardsville? The median income in Edwardsville is $75,271 which is 27% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $75,27136% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,22225% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Edwardsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Dierbergs Pharmacy Drive Through
      Walgreens
      SIUE Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Edwardsville home prices? Edwardsville home prices are $238,000 - which is 36% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $238,00029% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      5% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Edwardsville have good schools? The Edwardsville graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Edwardsville a good place to live? Edwardsville has an overall rating of 95% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      8 total surveys

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