There are 20 independent living communities serving Edwardsville, Illinois. This includes 2 communities in Edwardsville and 18 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Illinois range from $19 up to $119, with an average cost running approximately $70. The per month cost averages about $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. Yearly, the mean cost is around $25,109, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Edwardsville can range between $1,006 per month and $4,675 per month. The average cost is approximately $2,019 per month, or about $24,222 annually.
Located in Madison County, Edwardsville is a small city in Illinois. It is included in the St. Louis metro area. While the surrounding statistical area includes 565,619 inhabitants, there are 33,748 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community makes up about 22% of the total population.
Edwardsville has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $35,000 and a mean household income is $78,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The average home price in Edwardsville is $141,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $187,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.76%.
Edwardsville has moderate mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall each year. Edwardsville has very low air quality, very good water quality, and an exceptionally low rate of crime in comparison to other cities.