Addison, IL vs Edwardsville, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.8). Addison leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 78.8 (#157) |
| Population | 35,167 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+13.3 |
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75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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