Apartments for rent in Edwardsville, IL

Edwardsville, a town in Illinois, has a population of approximately 25,000. Young adults (15-24) should fit right in, as they account for an above-average 26% of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 35, the city's residents are notably younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 68% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $999/month is just below the state average.

Edwardsville residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 43% of commuters, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Edwardsville, the most common four of which are entertainment, retail, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $84,000, Edwardsville workers take home about $7,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Edwardsville has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Further, 16% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.