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Edgewood, IL


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Edgewood, Illinois

Edgewood, Illinois, in Effingham county, is 65 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 89 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 527 residents.

The People and Families of Edgewood

In Edgewood, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgewood had a median family income of $31,875.

Edgewood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Edgewood was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Edgewood you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Edgewood, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Edgewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyEdgewood Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Edgewood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Edgewood, IL

Comparing Edgewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
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