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Edwardsville, Kansas, in Wyandotte county, is 9 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 13 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Edwardsville has a population of 4,146.
In Edwardsville, about 55% of adults are married.
Approximately 10% of Edwardsville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Edwardsville.
In 2000, Edwardsville had a median family income of $48,225. Edwardsville has a large middle class. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In Edwardsville, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Edwardsville has higher property taxes than most places in Kansas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Edwardsville, 98% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Edwardsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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