Apartments for rent in Edwardsville, PA

Edwardsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with just under 5,000 residents. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (10%) than nationally (6%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just under 39, the town's population is younger than most cities in Pennsylvania. Most Edwardsville residents rent, and 43% of residents own their homes. The town boasts a relatively reasonable average rent of $792 per month, which is $125 less than the state average.

Edwardsville has an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than the Pennsylvania average of about 28 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 32% of commuters, while public transit is not used widely. Few residents commute to work on foot.

Compared to the national average, Edwardsville has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (30%). In addition, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Edwardsville: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 15% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Edwardsville workers bring in an average annual income of just over $49,000, less than the average Pennsylvania resident. Edwardsville's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).